Agroforestry Technician — Orchard & Nursery Specialist

Terraformation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Terraformation seeks an Agroforestry Technician to join our orchard team on Hawaiʻi Island, starting at the Wainaku baseyard with occasional travel for meetings and projects. The role is full-time (40 hrs/week) and temporary, offering benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and holidays.

Responsibilities include nursery grafting, mowing, brush clearing, pruning, harvesting, loading, weed control, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Nursery expertise with grafting.
• Experience operating tractors, riding mowers and small engine equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail for equipment maintenance and safety.
• Able to work collaboratively and attend team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Nursery grafting protocols and nursery maintenance tasks.
• Operate machinery to mow orchards and firebreaks; drive trailers as needed.
• Clear brush to maintain orchards and reduce fire hazards.
• Prune trees to manage fruit production and access.
• Assist with harvesting tropical fruits and nuts and ensure timely delivery.
• Transport harvested nuts to storage or transport areas; load/unload as needed.
• Spray weeds with approved herbicides following product labels.
• Work with team and independently to complete tasks and attend meetings.

Skills

Horticulture

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Tools

Tractors

Riding mowers

Weed whacker/chain saw

Job description

Terraformation seeks an Agroforestry Technician to join our orchard team on Hawaiʻi Island, starting at the Wainaku baseyard with occasional travel for meetings and projects. The role is full-time (40 hrs/week) and temporary, offering benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and holidays.

Responsibilities include nursery grafting, mowing, brush clearing, pruning, harvesting, loading, weed control, and teamwork.