Ecological Restoration Field Tech – Native Plants

Stantec; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec in Riverview, Florida is seeking Environmental Technicians to manage nuisance and exotic vegetation. This role offers hands-on training in ecological restoration, requiring traversing natural areas and handling tools for plant management.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience in plant identification and equipment operation. Stantec emphasizes safety and provides competitive benefits including health plans and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to traverse wet and rugged terrain.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
• Experience with herbicide mixing and application.

Responsibilities

• Implementing restoration project work under supervision.
• Herbicide application to tackle nuisance/exotic plants.
• Native planting and erosion control installation.

Skills

Native and invasive species plant identification

Equipment operation (ATVs/UTVs, airboats)

Herbicide application

Ecological restoration techniques

Map reading and GPS operation

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Diploma

Tools

Herbicide application equipment

Basic hand tools (chainsaws, sprayers)

Job description

Stantec in Riverview, Florida is seeking Environmental Technicians to manage nuisance and exotic vegetation. This role offers hands-on training in ecological restoration, requiring traversing natural areas and handling tools for plant management.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience in plant identification and equipment operation. Stantec emphasizes safety and provides competitive benefits including health plans and paid leave.