Habitat Restoration Technician – Bay Area

Helix Environmental Planning; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Community volunteer program

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

An environmental construction company in Antioch, California is seeking a Habitat Restoration Technician. The role involves removing non-native plants, installing irrigation and plants, and participating in training sessions. Ideal candidates are physically fit, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have experience in landscaping. Compensation ranges from $21-$24/hour based on experience, with an excellent benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Physically fit to work in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Remove non-native plant species and perform herbicide application.
• Install plants and irrigation as directed.
• Participate in daily meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of native plants

Tools

Smartphone

Tablet

Job description

HELIX’s Construction Group, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Technician with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in the East Bay area of Antioch, California. HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.

The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. This is not a landscaping company or position.

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions

Additional skills considered a plus:

• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
• 1+ years of general labor and/or landscaping experience
• Knowledge of native plants
• Planting experience
• Ability to use a smart phone and tablet for reporting purposes

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

Compensation

$21-$24/hour, or dependent on experience. Excellent benefits package included.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening and driving record verification. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates must apply online through Paylocity with a resume and cover letter. Begin by clicking “Apply Now” below.

Job Category

Habitat Restoration/Construction Operations

Why Join Our Team?

We are a growing, employee-owned firm, we’re passionate about what we do, and we have a casual and collaborative work environment. Our employees describe us as team-oriented, caring, flexible, and driven by our standards for integrity. We recognize that each employee has individualized needs for support in the work environment and we aim to make each person’s experience the best it can be. In addition to our competitive benefits package, we offer wellness incentives, a community volunteer program, and much more.