https://www.hlrengineering.com/careers/native-area-management-internship-elgin/
On any give day, you’ll:
- Perform field work, herbicide application, and mechanical control (using brush cutters, mowers, and hand tools)
- Live plant, shrub, and tree installation; algae control applications; tree and shrub removal; litter pick up; and seed and erosion control blanket installation
- Use power tools, trailers, and motorized equipment to perform work
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Illinois Pesticide Applicator or Operator license required 60 days prior to employment (HLR will assist with licensure costs)
- Experience communicating effectively with residents and other stakeholders
- Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude, and team spirit
- Ecology background is a plus, but not required
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (cold, damp, heat, humidity, insects, pollen, wet conditions, etc.) for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit, walk, reach, crouch, bend, and walk or stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time
- Ability to carry backpacks weighing 25-40 lbs. for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting of 50+ lbs.
This internship opportunity will be posted until all positions are filled.