Field Technician

San Diego CA

Description

Small Environmental Non-Profit has an immediate opening for a Field Technician. Looking for a capable & hard-working person to assist with invasive plant removal including cutting, carrying, and spraying. Capable of carrying a 55-pound backpack. Must be willing to work with Roundup – aka Glyphosate JOB DUTIES include (but not limited to) Apply herbicide to control invasive plants. Plant and care for native plants. Care includes watering, weeding, pruning, staking and basin building. Propagate plants by division, seed, and cuttings (stakes). Monitor occurrence of invasive plants in LRPC field sites. Maintain trail surfaces throughout field sites. Maintain fencing Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS include (but not limited to) Punctual, reliable & ready to work Learn and take direction Work independently Strong verbal & written schools Computer & software savvy, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Google Maps, Google Earth, GIS Self-motivated – energetic – team player Comfortable working with public Rudimentary knowledge of native plants is a plus QAC holder also a plus Benefits: Medical/Dental/403B Hours 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Mon – Fri (occasional weekends) Valid drivers license a must Must have reliable transportation Able to lift 60 pounds, repeated bending, stooping, walking on uneven sloped ground Working primarily outdoors must wear PPE (Lakeside is one of the hottest areas of San Diego County)