Restoration Technician $15-$17/hr

Elgin IL

Description

Growing company seeks to expand! Work in a dynamic, outdoor environment to help us reclaim, repair, and restore land for our local native plants! Summary Entry level position performing extensive fieldwork with a diverse crew of awesome people. Full-time, year-round. Work may sometimes take place on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions. Work is highly varied, but will include brush or tree clearing and site preparation activities; the installation of plants, seed and erosion control materials; stewardship activities including mowing, hand pulling, herbicide application, and prescribed fire. Work requires the handling of herbicides, fuels and other products. Our work types/tasks change more often than the seasons! Hours 8 to 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday and/or Sunday during prescribed fire season. Staffing needs and weather conditions often necessitate variations in total hours, and starting/ending times. Travel Occasional overnight stays in distant locations may be requested, but will almost never be required. Travel, lodging, and meal stipends are provided for all overnight travel. Daily Responsibilities Adhere to company guidelines and policies Represent the Pizzo brand of quality and professionalism Apply training to daily work Maintain a clean and safe work space Maintain issued clothing, equipment and tools Report lost, damaged or malfunctioning equipment and tools Accurately track and report daily material usage Prepare vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools, and materials so that they are cleaned, re-stocked, organized, and ready for the next day. Periodic Responsibilities: Attend required training sessions, certification programs or participate in self-study as required Qualifications Functional in the English language (written and spoken) Functional in basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, decimals and fractions) Functional in basic measurement units (inches, feet, ounces, pounds) Certifications: (within the first year of employment) Valid State of Illinois driver’s license State of Illinois Pesticide Operators License (Training Provided by Pizzo) Current in First Aid/CPR (Training Provided by Pizzo) I100/S130/S190 firefighter certification (Training Provided by Pizzo) OSHA 10-hour (Training Provided by Pizzo) Expected Physical Demands Exert up to one-hundred pounds (100 lbs.) of force occasionally, up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.) of force frequently and/or up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.) of force constantly to move or carry objects. Expected Work Conditions Work will be performed outdoors throughout the year and may yield exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by the weather; exposure to prescribed fire; contact with water or other liquids; exposure to loud and/or extended noises; exposure to smoke, dusts, and allergens that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or the skin. Work may be performed in or near bodies of water, near wildlife, on rough terrain, on or near steep slopes, and often in gorgeous dynamic landscapes! Our team is tough, tested, and dedicated to our mission of restoring our environment for the benefit of all mankind. Apply Now in 2 Minutes!