Full-Time Field Technician

Prairie-Restorations-Inc; Watertown (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Restorations, Inc. in Watertown, MN is seeking a Service Technician to assist with soil preparation, seeding and planting on new installations and management projects. Using power equipment and herbicides when necessary, you may assist with controlled burning under supervision.

Reports to the Project Manager and works hourly as part of a full-time team. The role demands outdoor work in varying weather, adherence to PRI core values, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Duties include soil preparation, seeding, planting, erosion control, weed management, herbicide applications, and use of small power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide field labor on projects including soil preparation, seeding, and planting.
• Assist with erosion control and weed management.
• Operate small power equipment and assist with prescribed burning as needed.
• Maintain safety and timely work records.

Job description

• Location 601 A Lewis Ave N,Watertown, MN, 55388,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Services
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

• Name Christopher Paulsen
• Phone [phone]

Description

Department: Services

Reports To: Project Manager

Classification: Hourly

Direct Reports: None

The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, " To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities .". In accordance with Prairie Restorations, philosophy, all team members work together sharing in a common goal of a successful, profitable and innovative company.

Team members are to demonstrate our Core Values.

Growing together with Positive perseverance

Passion to do right by nature

Integrity and respect for all.

All team members are to be role models of these Core Values.

This job description identifies areas of accountability. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties. These are primary responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Service Technician will provide assistance with soil preparation, seeding and planting on new installations and management projects. Using power equipment and herbicides when necessary, and to assist with controlled burning when assigned. The Service Technician works under the direction and guidance of the Project or Assistant Project Managers. All employees are expected to complete all required training and licensures and act in a way consistent with PRI's core values .

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Field Labor on Projects in the following areas

Soil Preparation

Seeding

Planting

Erosion control

Hand weeding

Broadcast and spot herbicide applications

Small power equipment operations

Prescribed burning

Invasive species control

Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to the following

Mechanical repairs

Facilities maintenance and repair

Maintaining work records timely and accurately

Help maintain a safe and clean work environment

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Working hours can be long and unpredictable.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move objects up to 50 lbs. and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.

Summary

Starting pay will be determined by experience, and education.