What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restoration Technician position at Red Buffalo Nursery?
Red Buffalo Nursery has been providing natural areas restoration services for twenty years. Our customers include private individuals, non-profit land trusts, county and state forest preserves and conservation districts. Our employees enjoy visiting unique high quality natural areas, assisting with the restoration of our northern Illinois native ecosystems, and the camaraderie of like minded individuals. We are always looking for more enthusiastic individuals to add to our elite team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identification of native and invasive plant species
- Invasive herbaceous species control by hand-pulling, mowing, and appropriate and careful targeted use of herbicides
- Invasive woody species control utilizing brush cutters, mowers, and chainsaws
- Follow proper procedures when controlling invasive species, including the use of personal protective equipment
- Installation of native seeds and plants and protective components, like erosion control fabric and deer exclusion fencing
Qualifications
- Ability to work well with and respect your coworkers, clients, and the public
- Higher education in ecology or environmental studies, high school graduates with environmental volunteer or work experience.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for long hours in all weather conditions
- A drivers license and insured reliable vehicle
- A State of Illinois Pesticide Operators License (ability to pass the General Standards test soon after acceptance).
Additional Benefits
- Paid time off
- Mileage stipend
- Education stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- PPE stipend
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.60 - $23.60 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Restoration: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Illinois Pesticide Operators License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $19 - $24