Prevailing Wage, Field Services Technician

Description

• Follow instruction from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks
• Facilitate landscaping by hand planting container plants, distributing seed, and providing weed control
• Assist with site preparation, including earthwork such as shoveling, raking, and installation of erosion control devices
• Operate weeding equipment (weed whippers, etc.)
• Assist in the installation and removal of temporary irrigation systems
• Use hand and power tools for weeding and restoration work tasks
• Loading and unloading of restoration materials

Requirements

• Possession of a Qualified Applicators License or Certificate is highly desired, but not required
• Ability or willingness (Able or willing) to learn to recognize common non-native invasive plant species (weeds) and distinguish them from native plants
• Ability to obtain access credentials to federal military installations (i.e., no disqualifying record)
• 3+ years of relevant experience with landscaping, manual labor, power tool use, and medium to heavy equipment use
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is desired, but not required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (stoop, stand, bend, and walk for long periods of time, lift heavy loads of up to 40 pounds consistently, etc.) and work on uneven and/or difficult terrain in various weather conditions
• Possess the knowledge or be willing to learn to identify native plants and invasive weeds
• Ability to work a varied schedule (some Saturdays included), in varied weather conditions
• Good communications skills
• Must have no prior felony convictions
• Must be legally able to work in the United States
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must have a current valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance