Field-Based Land Stewardship Technician

The Westervelt Company; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

The Westervelt Company is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician (Western) to support land and habitat management across the Sacramento region. The role requires extensive driving between properties and occasional overnight stays, with a focus on hands-on maintenance and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include operating tractors and irrigation systems, repairing fences, and supporting habitat restoration. A CDL is preferred and training may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land stewardship and site maintenance activities including weed control and vegetation management, mowing, tree maintenance, fence and gate repair, water and irrigation management, and coordination with lessees and neighbors.
• Operate, maintain, transport, and repair equipment such as UTVs, tractors, trailers, mini-excavators, skid steers, deck mowers and flail mowers, chainsaws, augers, pole saws and string trimmers.
• Facilitate site access with outside parties including lessees, easement holders and utilities.
• Coordinate with outside contractors performing land stewardship activities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair on-site monitoring equipment when applicable.
• Operate and maintain irrigation equipment, including plumbing repair and electric or gasoline motor and pump maintenance.
• Provide support to facilitate habitat restoration implementation.
• Ability to legally tow trailers and equipment; Class A CDL preferred and to be obtained within 1 year if not possessed.

Skills

Independent fieldwork

Navigation skills

Basic computer/phone skills

Clean driving record

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UTV's

Tractors

Trailers

Mini-excavators

Skid steers

Deck mowers

Flail mowers

Chainsaws

Augers

Pole saws

String trimmers

Job description

The Westervelt Company is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician (Western) to support land and habitat management across the Sacramento region. The role requires extensive driving between properties and occasional overnight stays, with a focus on hands-on maintenance and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include operating tractors and irrigation systems, repairing fences, and supporting habitat restoration. A CDL is preferred and training may be provided.