Agroforestry Technician (Temporary Position through Dec 15th 2026)

Terraformation; Kunia Camp (HI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Terraformation is seeking an Agroforestry Technician for its orchard management team. The candidate will maintain tropical fruit and macadamia nut orchards on Hawaiʻi Island and may be required to travel for projects. This full-time temporary role is set to start on July 1st and runs through December 15th, 2026, with a pay rate of $20-24/hr plus benefits.

The ideal applicant should have experience with horticulture, operational equipment, and physical endurance to perform demanding tasks. Join us in our mission to address climate change through sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Hawaiʻi Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Experience in nursery work with an emphasis on grafting.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply grafting protocols.
• Operate machinery for mowing and managing orchards.
• Clear brush and maintain boundaries.

Skills

Horticulture Expertise

Equipment Operation

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Tools

Tractors

Riding Mowers

Chainsaws

Job description

Job Mission

We are seeking a skilled and motivated ‘Agroforestry Technician’ to join our orchard management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and care of our tropical fruit and macadamia nut orchards in the Hilo area. This position works alongside our other crew members in the field and will start and end the workday at our Wainaku baseyard. Occasional travel to other locations on Hawaiʻi Island (i.e., Kona/west side or Waimea) will be required for team meetings and to support projects outside the regular sites, including Kohala and Kona.

Full-Time (40 hrs/week), Temporary Position starting as soon as July 1st - December 15th, 2026.

Location: Hawaiʻi Island, primarily from Wainaku to Honomu. Workdays begin and end at the baseyard in Wainaku.

Salary: Hourly, $20-24/hr, plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave)

Responsibilities

• Nursery: Learn and apply specific grafting protocols and other activities related to propagation and nursery maintenance, including spraying, record-keeping, and weeding.

• Mowing: Operate machinery to mow and manage orchards and firebreaks. This may include string trimmers, riding mowers, and tractors. It may also involve driving trailers.

• Brush Clearing: Clear brush and fallen trees to maintain orchards, property boundaries, and reduce fire hazards.

• Pruning: Perform pruning to maintain orchard trees, manage fruit production, and maintain orchard maneuverability.

• Harvesting: Assist with harvesting tropical fruits and nuts, ensuring the produce is handled appropriately and delivered on time.

• Hauling and Loading Agricultural Products: Transport harvested tropical nuts from the orchard to transport or storage areas, including loading and unloading as needed.

• Weed Control: Pray weeds with approved herbicides according to the product label using backpack, tank, or tractor boom sprayers.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members while also being self‑motivated to complete tasks independently. Attend team and company meetings.

Desired Qualifications

• Horticulture Expertise: Experience in nursery work with an emphasis on grafting.

• Experience Operating Equipment: Experience operating tractors, riding mowers, and small engine equipment, including weed‑whackers and chainsaws.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions and the capability of lifting 50lbs.

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure proper equipment maintenance.

• Safety Consciousness: Awareness and adherence to safety protocols when operating machinery and handling heavy loads or while working in high fire risk environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid Hawaiʻi Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous farming experience, preferably in an orchard setting.
• Basic knowledge of tropical fruit and macadamia nut tree care.
• Experience in moving large equipment and driving trailers.

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration and sustainable farming practices. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long‑term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide.

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change.

Learn more at Terraformation Hawaiʻi

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.