Forestry Technician

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Hayward, WI

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a family-owned company founded in 1957, is seeking a full-time Forestry Technician for its Hayward office. This role is part of the Forest Operations department and supports various other departments including Environmental, Tree Farm, and Inventory and Geospatial Solutions. The company emphasizes professional growth, talent nurturing, and a transparent, inclusive work environment. This is considered an entry-level position, though prior professional experience is beneficial. The role involves significant field work, requiring adaptability to different conditions and a willingness to travel.

Requirements

Supportive and reliable team member
Driven and motivated
Persistence, tenacity, and grit
Curious and open-minded
Caretaker of resources, people, and company
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly driven environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities
Adventurous side and enjoy travel
Value contribution to goals and team
Energized by a challenge
Confident and can work in the woods independently
Engage in active listening
Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals
Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility
Drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings
Team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility
Uses Steigerwaldt’s mission as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work
Effective problem solver
Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work

Nice To Haves

Previous professional experience is helpful
Desire to develop a career as a professional forester in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
Working towards a 2 or 4 year degree in forestry or natural resource management
Superior written and oral communication skills
Competent with Microsoft Office software
Experience with GPS data collecting and processing
Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office – travel up to 25-40 percent or more
ATV and snowmobile certifications