Stormwater and Ecological Restoration Field Technician

Portland OR

Description

Now Hiring Stormwater and Ecological Restoration Field Technician Sound Native Plants is looking for new crew members to join our Portland area team in support of stormwater facility maintenance. Field Technicians will work in small teams performing vegetation maintenance and debris & sediment removal from stormwater planters plus a wide variety of habitat restoration and maintenance activities. Work will be on-call, part-time to full-time, over the course of the growing season. We are flexible with your schedule and can accommodate for family, school, and other work needs, but require consistent attendance. Desired Qualifications: - Ecological restoration, landscaping, or horticulture experience a plus. -Ability to learn and identify native plants and invasive weeds. -Strong preference given to candidates with backgrounds in planting, plant ID, herbicide application, and prior outdoor physical labor work. -Must be able to carry out hard physical labor in all weather conditions -Maintain physical fitness level to perform job tasks - able to lift and carry 50 lbs., crouch, bend, stand, walk for 8-10 hours each day over rough, uneven or slippery terrain and in all weather conditions. -Proficient, safe, proper use of equipment and power tools. -Reliable transportation to meet at pickup or site locations. Starting rate $15.50 per hour. Paid Time Off accrued 1hr per 20hrs worked. Our company maintains and grows a solid reputation in our field by doing high quality work and employing knowledgeable staff.