Habitat Restoration Field Crew Member

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental, Vision, DisabilityPl

Employer Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Mason Conservation District is seeking one or more Field Crew Members to join our team for habitat restoration projects. Responsibilities include planting, site maintenance, and applying herbicides under supervision of a licensed applicator.

Qualified applicants should be able to work as part of a crew, lift up to 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools, and pass a background check and drug test. This is a full-time position with grant funding support and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely and effectively work as a productive team member.
• Ability to walk while carrying 50 pounds, lift 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Experience in habitat restoration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly under the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead to complete planting maintenance, planting, and invasive plant treatment (chemical and manual).
• Safely utilize tools such as brushcutters, machetes, and shovels to maintain planting sites.
• Plant both bare root and potted-stock plants.
• Occasional operation of non-motorized watercraft used to access select work sites.
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator, safely apply herbicides to various invasive weeds using backpack sprayers.
• Practice proper tool/equipment maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Brushcutters

Machetes

Shovels

Backpack sprayers

Hand tools

Job description

The Mason Conservation District is seeking one or more Field Crew Members to join our team for habitat restoration projects. Responsibilities include planting, site maintenance, and applying herbicides under supervision of a licensed applicator.

Qualified applicants should be able to work as part of a crew, lift up to 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools, and pass a background check and drug test. This is a full-time position with grant funding support and competitive benefits.