Habitat Restoration Field Crew Member

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability 计划

Employer Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Mason Conservation District is seeking to fill at least one Field Crew Member position to join our team. The Field Crew Member position supports the District’s mission by performing various duties to implement and maintain habitat restoration projects.

The successful candidate will have prior proven ability to work efficiently and effectively on a team to implement restoration activities including planting, maintenance of planting sites using power tools, and treatment of invasive plants

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely and effectively work as a productive team member.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under physically demanding conditions, including inclement weather and difficult terrain.
• Be able to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to walk while carrying 50 pounds, lift 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Work directly under the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead to complete various tasks including 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

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Weight carrying

Background check clearance

Tools

Brushcutters

Machetes

Shovels

Backpack sprayers

Job description

The Mason Conservation District is seeking to fill at least one Field Crew Member position to join our team. The Field Crew Member position supports the District’s mission by performing various duties to implement and maintain habitat restoration projects.

The successful candidate will have prior proven ability to work efficiently and effectively on a team to implement restoration activities including planting, maintenance of planting sites using power tools, and treatment of invasive plants