Restoration Technician - Construction Laborer

Ecotone, Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance (subsidized)

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays

Casual work environment

Cell phone reimbursement

Per Diem for Travel

Job summary

Ecotone, Inc. is seeking a Restoration Technician (Construction Laborer) to support construction and planting teams. Work is outdoors in tight spaces and varied environmental conditions with a focus on quality work. Starting pay will depend on your skills and abilities.

You will assist with pumps, erosion control installations, seeding, and site maintenance while coordinating with heavy equipment operators and crews on active restoration sites.

Qualifications

• Must be positive, flexible, and customer-service oriented.
• Stream restoration or stormwater experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation to various job sites.
• Able to move and lift 50-70 pounds regularly; occasional >70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and setting up pumps with hoses, pumps on site and maintained.
• Install permanent erosion and sediment controls, soil stabilization matting, seeding and straw mulching.
• Install temporary erosion and sediment control measures, including seeding and straw mulch.
• Provide daily support to heavy equipment operators including basic maintenance and task planning.
• General site upkeep, trash removal daily.
• Install and maintain sediment control devices and safety measures.

Skills

Customer-service oriented

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Weight handling 50-70 lbs

Job description

Position Description

Title: Restoration Technician (Construction Laborer)

Function: Construction

Supervisor: Director of Construction

About Us

Ecotone works with nature and people to restore ecological integrity through full-delivery ecological restoration, from design and permitting through construction and long-term stewardship.

Your Mission

The main function of the restoration technician position is to support the construction or planting staff. The majority of the work takes place outside in tight quarters, slippery conditions, and amid a multitude of environmental barriers. It is integral that any potential restoration technician would be extremely confident, remain positive in frustrating situations, and continually be able to perform quality work. Starting pay will depend on your skills and abilities.

Outcomes You Will Deliver

• Lifting and setting up pumps with all associated hose assemblies. This includes ensuring pumps are fueled and routinely maintained on site (oil, air filter, pull cord, etc.).
• Installation of permanent erosion and sediment controls, i.e. soil stabilization matting. This includes carrying rolls, laying the rolls out, cutting them to length, staking/stapling, and keying in, as well as permanent seeding and straw mulching.
• Installing temporary erosion and sediment control measures, including temporary seeding and straw mulch.
• Provide daily support to heavy equipment operators which may include daily preventative maintenance, regular service, and planning of site-specific tasks.
• General site upkeep, including trash pickup and removal from the site and work area on a daily basis.
• Installation and maintenance of sediment control devices, perimeter diversion, and safety controls.

Who You Are

• Must be positive, flexible, and customer-service oriented.
• Stream restoration, storm water experience is a plus.
• Reliable source of transportation to various job sites.
• Be able to move and lift 50 to 70 pounds on a frequent basis with an occasional need to lift over 70 pounds.
• Drug test required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay and opportunity for advancement.
• Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays.
• Casual work environment.
• Cell phone reimbursement for full-time employees.
• Per Diem for Travel.