Restoration Technician

Position Summary

The Restoration Technicians will be successful by contributing to our team-oriented, values-centered organization through implementing high quality ecological restoration field work and monitoring restoration projects. Individuals must be self-motivated, have prior experience in a related field, and be comfortable working without supervision. Work will be approximately 90% outdoors and field based. The remaining 10% is allocated for planning, organization and department meetings, data management, and other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Restoration Manager.

• Implement field work for restoration projects (70%).

• Invasive species removal (manual, mechanical, and chemical).
• Native habitat enhancement (planting, seeding, and occasional burning).
• Maintenance of tree plantings and past restoration projects.

• Operate and maintain equipment (10%).
• Proper care of work trucks, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Safely load and transport equipment and supplies via truck/trailer daily.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and organizational policies.

• Monitor restoration projects (15%).

• Inventory and monitor invasive species, plantings, restoration projects, soil health, and plant community response to management.
• Collect, record, and organize field data including photo documentation, metric tracking for grant deliverables, and organization goals.

• Organization (5%).

• Organizational and department meetings and logistics planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• $20 - $24 /hour depending on prior experience.
• Mileage reimbursement for mileage outside of personal commute distance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
• Employer-sponsored 401K with up to 4% match.
• Gear stipend of $150.

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• Valid driver’s license and experience driving a pickup truck and trailer.
• Implementation of restoration or similar field work (2+ years).
• Invasive plant control methods and basic restoration techniques.
• Ability to identify invasive and native plants common to southeast Wisconsin.
• Working as part of a team and with a diverse group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, and degrees of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision and exercise sound judgment when facing unexpected challenges (e.g., equipment failure, weather changes).
• Operation and maintenance of equipment including brush mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, power and hand tools, and herbicide backpacks.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable terrain and weather (e.g., bugs, high/low temperatures).
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., hike long distances, and perform physical labor.
• Ability to work with other employees, supervisors, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Experience collecting field data using GPS mobile applications or willingness to learn.