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  • Restoration Technician, Tallgrass Restoration (Schaumburg, IL)

    Jan 30, 2017 10:30 pm by Piper HodsonInternshipsJobs

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    Participate in work teams to complete the installation of ecological restoration projects and provide stewardship activities. Job duties will include carrying out tasks related to prairie, wetland, woodland and other natural community restoration, installation and stewardship.

    Specific job tasks may include:
    1. Installing plants and seed
    2. Mowing grass/brush
    3. Cutting and piling brush
    4. Invasive species control
    5. Controlled prescription burning
    6. Herbicide application utilizing backpack sprayer
    7. Erosion control activities
    8. Utilization of hand tools and small gas-powered machinery including chainsaws, weed whackers, walk-behind mowers and ATV
    9. Utilization of tractor with various attachments, driving truck and trailer combination, if necessary
    10. Perform other duties as assigned
    Experience:
    - Hands-on plant identification, small tool/equipment operation and ecological restoration activity exposure
    - Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
    - Strong oral communication skills
    - Enthusiasm, strong work ethic, courteous and positive attitude, team player mentality
    - Operation of skid loader and other large machinery a plus
    - Participation in controlled prescription burns a plus
    - Must be 18 or older

    Certifications Required:
    - State issued driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment
    - Must be able to obtain state issued Pesticide Operator’s license within 30 days of employment
    Please follow this link to apply today! http://atsod.com/j/s.cfm/BJ1 

    Looking for more information? Please visit our website www.tallgrassrestoration.com