Restoration Ecologist – Stewardship Crew I

Jobtailor; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Restoration Technician to perform diverse ecological restoration tasks inNaperville, IL, collaborating with senior ecologists on varied projects near company offices.

The role requires a Natural Resources degree (or related field) and the ability to obtain a herbicide license within 30 days, with physical stamina for outdoor work and lifting duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Natural Resources or related field.
• Must be able to obtain a herbicide license within 30 days of start date.
• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to move and carry 35–50 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to work outside and collaborate in a team-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of restoration work, including planting, seeding, erosion control methods.
• Work within stream, prairie, and woodland restoration areas.
• Assist with construction projects such as stream restoration and detention basin retrofits.
• Complete work for municipalities, subdivisions, and private clients.
• Work directly with senior ecologists.
• Perform projects generally within an hour of the company's offices.

Skills

Planting

Seeding

Brush Cutting

Stream Restoration

Detention Basin Retrofit

Team-First Culture

Willingness to Work Outside

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources or related field

Job description

• Complete all aspects of restoration work, including planting, seeding, erosion control methods, brush cutting, and herbicide application


• Work within stream, prairie, and woodland restoration areas


• Assist with construction projects such as stream restoration and detention basin retrofits


• Complete work for municipalities, subdivisions, and private clients


• Work directly with senior ecologists


• Perform projects generally within an hour of the company's offices

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources or related field


• Must be able to acquire herbicide license within 30 days of start date


• Must be at least 18 years old


• Valid driver's license


• Ability to move and carry 35-50 lbs. regularly


• Willingness to work outside


• Ability to work within a team-first culture

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in restoration work, including planting, seeding, and erosion control methods, while effectively collaborating with senior ecologists and managing projects for various clients. Holds relevant educational qualifications and is prepared to obtain necessary licenses for herbicide application.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Restoration Work


• Herbicide Application


• Erosion Control Methods


• Natural Resources Degree


• Team Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Planting


• Seeding


• Brush Cutting


• Stream Restoration


• Detention Basin Retrofit

Soft Skills

• Team-First Culture


• Willingness to Work Outside

Certifications & Qualifications

• Herbicide License


• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Natural Resources


• Restoration Areas


• Municipalities


• Subdivisions


• Private Clients