Seasonal Field Technician
About The Position
As the Field Technician, you will assist with land management of varied plant community types across all three branch locations. The Field Technician will help with removal of invasive species as well as site preparation and planting of native plants to improve biodiversity, habitat quality, and recreation. Other duties include acquisition of your Wisconsin Pesticide Certification, invasive species mapping, erosion control, trail maintenance, weeding and watering of previously planted areas, and working alongside, and occasionally leading, volunteer groups of various sizes and ages. The UEC will hire two (2) Seasonal Field Technicians.
Requirements
- You have a minimum of 1 growing season (June - August) experience working in a related field, including working with or leading groups of volunteers.
- A valid driver’s license, with insurability through UEC’s liability policy.
- High school diploma or equivalent education
Nice To Haves
- Pesticide application training and/or experience.
- Lifeguard/CPR/FIRST AID training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with management and restoration activities of UEC managed lands, including removal of invasive species, trails maintenance, native seed collection and planting of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
- Support the maintenance of hand tools and equipment.
- Perform weekly mapping and monitoring surveys of invasive species using ArcGIS Field Maps within UEC managed lands.
- Participate in monthly fauna surveys at all three UEC branch locations. Additional offsite opportunities to survey flora and fauna will be offered during monthly field trips.
- Complete first aid, CPR, and AED training certification- provided by Urban Ecology Center.
- Gain Right of Ways & Natural Areas Pesticide (6.0) Certification within 1-month of start date.
- Adhere to all safety protocols for equipment operations and procedures.
- Assist in leading volunteers and service groups to implement the organization’s goals for UEC managed lands.
- Act as an ambassador for ecological restoration within the city with community members, dog walkers, park users, and volunteers.
- Work solo and/or alongside Riverside Park Land Steward, Menomonee Valley Land Steward, Assistant Land Stewardship, Land Stewardship Interns and high-school aged Outdoor Leaders.
Benefits
- The Seasonal Field Technician is paid $17.50/hour on a bi-weekly basis.
- This role is allotted approximately 5 days (46.53 hours) of PTO for planned vacation or sick days.
- We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture.
- You will have the ability to attend all UEC events or programs at a low or no cost.
- Children of employees attend programming, including summer camps, at reduced rates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
