Environmental Technician | Elmhurst, IL

Position Overview

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Elmhurst, Illinois

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req : 220148

Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG) is seeking persons interested in natural resources careers, as an Environmental Technician. DRG provides a full array of horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, stream bank, and bluff restoration to clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midwest.

Selected candidates will work collaboratively as part of a team. Position involves a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, native plant and seed installation, stream bank, lake shore, ravine, and bluff stabilization and restoration, prescribed burning and other types of habitat restoration. The position is full‑time but depends on workload and weather conditions. Majority of work is outdoors, often in inclement weather and in rugged terrain, and may involve using heavy equipment, such as spray rigs, backpack sprayers, augers, chain saws, etc.

Desired qualifications:
Possession of or willingness to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicator License is required. Prescribed burn experience and S130/S190 certification, and native plant identification are plus. Training in chain saw, brush saw, and 4×4 ATV/UTV beneficial. A degree in biology, botany, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields is preferred.

Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Google. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be able to report directly to the work site. We are seeking teamwork‑oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills, a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.

Starting Pay Range: $18.00–$19.00

Full‑time position, starting date to be determined. Excellent compensation based on qualifications and experience. Pre‑employment drug screen and E‑Verify Social Security verification required. Davey Resource Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Employee Owned.

Apply by sending resume and cover letter to Nazario Rivas at

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job‑specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee‑owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group health plan.
• Employee referral bonus program:
  Send‑A‑Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career development program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP , Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio, has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork‑oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental…