2027 Seasonal Ecological Restoration Technician

A3 Environmental Consultants; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A3E is seeking an Ecological Restoration Technician to support year-round restoration efforts for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The role focuses on invasive species control, with primary duties including backpack herbicide application and site-wide maintenance performed by a small team of A3E technicians and the prime contractor's staff.

You will work at FPCC sites ranging from younger restorations to high-quality natural areas, with daily direction from the prime contractor Foreman and

Job description

Position Summary

A3E provides year-round ecological restoration services throughout the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) focused on invasive species control. During the growing season, our work primarily includes selective herbicide application to target species growing among native plants. Our technicians work on a team composed of fellow A3E technicians and staff of a prime contractor at FPCC sites. The quality of the sites vary, with some sites being younger restorations requiring more intensive management and other sites being high-quality natural areas with rare plants and wildlife.

Supervisory Relationships

The Ecological Restoration Technician reports to A3E's Project Manager and takes daily direction from the prime contractor's Foreman.

Essential Duties

• Herbicide application via backpack sprayer — this is the primary, day-to-day task for the majority of the season
• Invasive species control via spot-mowing, hand-pulling, and brush cutting (concentrated in earl...