Ecosystem Restoration Technician
About the role
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Working with field crews to carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management on sites ranging from one to 100s of acres.
- Specific job tasks include invasive species identification and control (herbicide application, cutting, and mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush and tree removal.
- Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as plant identification, invasive species control methods, ecological restoration techniques, and natural area assessments.
- Led field efforts for planning, collection, and documentation of field and written/tabular data for various restoration tasks.
- Implementing a safety-first mindset and applying all established health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) standards during all office and field operations.
Requirements
- A positive, safety-first attitude.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Organized and capable of leading work assignments with attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures.
- Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
- Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to obtain state Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments.
- A good driving record and valid state driver's license.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- An undergraduate or associate’s degree in an environmental discipline, preferred.
- 1 to 4+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.
Skills
- Knowledge of upper Midwest native and invasive species, plant identification, natural areas, and ecology.
- Experience with crew or volunteer leadership, mentorship, and effective team communication.
- Ability to operate and conduct routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and tools that includes light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, tractors, skid-steers, UTVs/ATVs, chainsaws/brush saws, and backpack herbicide sprayers.
- Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Fire Intro (S-130 / S-190 / L-180).
- Chicago Wilderness Prescribed Burn Crew Training Certificate.
- First Aid/CPR/AED training, OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, and 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- ATV/UTV and chainsaw safety training.
- Valid commercial driver's license and/or Federal DOT Medical card.
- Current commercial pesticide license.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Pay
Pay Range: $45,500.00 - $63,700.00 Annually
Schedule
Full time
Primary Location
United States | IL | Naperville
Other Locations
- United States | IL | Monee
- Various CA, NY Areas
- CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas
Hiring Period
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If there is a delay in receiving a response, applications will remain active. Best efforts are given to review applications timely; however, hiring is handled in cycles. Past applicants are encouraged to reapply if not selected from previous years.
Job Posting
19/06/2026 03:06:00
Req ID
1006287