Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician

Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation is seeking a Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician. This role involves maintaining eucalyptus plantations and supporting conservation efforts in Hawaii.

Candidates should be physically fit, have a valid driver's license, and be familiar with operating hand equipment. The position offers a pay range of $18 - $25 per hour based on experience.

The work schedule includes Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with paid federal holidays observed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Reliable vehicle for project site travel.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general eucalyptus plantation maintenance.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding equipment and schedules.
• Operate hand equipment and machinery safely.

Skills

Communication

Operation of hand equipment

Physical fitness

Tools

Chainsaws

Track loaders

Utility vehicles

Job description

Show Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician

• Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician

Pono Pacific provides cost-effective natural resource management services to aid conservation agencies and landowners in their efforts to preserve, protect, and restore Hawai’iʻs precious ecosystems.

Opportunity Details

Opportunity Type: Full-Time Jobs

Opportunity Title: Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician

Opportunity Description: Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a variety of clients including:

• Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance
• Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction
• Renewable energy solutions

Pono Pacific strives to nurture the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility in our employees through the important work we do for Hawai‘i.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primarily general eucalyptus plantation maintenance under close supervision by a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager, and assist with other company projects as needed
• Effectively communicate with Field Supervisor, Project Manager, and Field Technicians about schedules, equipment status, field observations, potential hazards, and team dynamics
• Training and safe operation of hand equipment such as chainsaws, electric trimmers, loppers, etc.
• Training and safe operation of machinery including track loaders, tractors, utility vehicles, etc.
• Training and safe application of fertilizers and herbicides
• Maintenance, proper storage, and applicable tracking of all hand equipment, machinery, and hazardous materials
• Executing daily and weekly goals regarding coppicing, cleaning fields, application of fertilizers/herbicides, etc. as directed by the Field Supervisor and Project Managers
• Regularly properly wearing Personal Protective Equipment and maintaining a safe work environment
• Completing requisite data collection, reporting, and HR forms including timesheets in a timely manner
• Becoming proficient in Human Resources platform (complete timesheets, access employee handbook, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license (or acquire within 3 months of hiring) and a clean driving record
• Reliable vehicle with understanding that driving within or between project sites is required
• Follow directions while working in small groups or independently
• Willing and able to perform physically challenging work in potentially extreme outdoor conditions daily
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

SCHEDULE

• Normal work weeks are composed of eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Employees should plan to start work at the project site by 7:00am and expect to end each day at about 3:30pm.
• Due to the nature of field work, inclement weather may cause unsafe or unworkable conditions. In the event the Field Supervisor calls a Rain Day, the employee will receive two (2) hours of paid compensation for that day.
• Paid federal holidays are observed and detailed in the employee handbook.

COMPENSATION

Dependent on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $18 - $25 per hour)