Preservation Technician

Job Purpose

This position is for an entry-level Preservation Technician who is self-motivated to gain experience in all aspects of the services that Williams Creek Management offers in the Greater Cincinnati region. The Preservation Technician will be expected to take direction from a Crew Foreman, Superintendent, or Team Leader and complete assigned tasks as efficiently as possible. The successful candidate will be career-oriented and looking for professional development opportunities in a fast-growing company with regional reach. The candidate should be motivated to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality preservation projects to customers in several markets, including but not limited to: conservation organizations, corporate campuses, educational institutions, government, parks, and utilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Plant species identification (native, ornamental, and invasive) or willingness to learn

· Green infrastructure inspections and maintenance (rain gardens, bioswales, detention basins)

· Perform invasive species management via mechanical and chemical treatments

· Read and understand herbicide labels, rig setups, proper mixing specifications, and best management practices

· Ability to read and understand blueprints, planting plans, and specifications

· Perform general equipment maintenance or willingness to learn

· Safely and efficiently operate several types of small engine equipment such as weed eaters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, riding mowers, backpack blowers, etc.

· General landscape knowledge

· Installation of trees, shrubs, plugs, and seeding relating to turf, prairies, wetlands, and woodlands

· Rough, finish, and fine grading for seedbed preparation

· Mulch, stone, and compost installation

· Sediment control device installation and maintenance (silt fence, erosion control blanket, etc.)

· Light and heavy equipment operation

· Properly secure loads for transportation

· After 90 days, drive work trucks and pull trailers

Preservation Technician duties include but are not limited to these responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Safety oriented

· OSHA 10-hour safety training for Construction – provided during orientation if needed

· Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire

· Time management

· Ability to multi-task and work efficiently on different projects from day to day

· Verbal and written communication skills

· Strong attention to detail on record keeping and tracking daily tasks and time on time cards.

· Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate integrity when interacting with clients

· Work in a Team environment every day

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

· The employee must be willing and able to ride/drive long distances to jobs in company trucks, as well as work 10 hr shifts, as needed.

· Lift and move heavy objects, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

· Wear a backpack weighing up to 30 lbs. for extended periods.

· Tolerate extreme heat and/or extreme cold.

· Work throughout the week, out of town, and stay overnight, if required. No weekend work.

· Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

· Full background and MVR check before the first day.

Williams Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Year round work

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person