Temp Landscape Laborer/Habitat Restoration Technician

Dudek•Encinitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dudek's Habitat Restoration Sciences (HRS) team is seeking a temporary Landscape Laborer/Habitat Restoration Technician to join their team in San Diego County. This role involves working outdoors on various vegetation management tasks, including weed removal, planting, and irrigation system maintenance. The position offers variable hours and is ideal for someone interested in California native and non-native plants and working in the outdoors. As a temporary employee, you will be part of a team working under direct supervision, contributing to ongoing growth and success in habitat restoration projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
1 to 3 years’ experience in landscape industry
Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record
Ability to travel out of town/overnight
Highly motivated, self-driven, detail oriented
Great time management skills; available for seasonal long hours and weekends
Punctual and dependable
Ability to work effectively with individuals of differing backgrounds, knowledge and skill levels
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with irrigation system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Direct experience in habitat restoration, including planting, invasive species removal, and ecosystem management
Experience in the safe handling and application of pesticides, including compliance with local and federal regulations
Comfort working in outdoor, variable conditions and performing physically demanding tasks
Proven ability to work effectively in field teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholder

Responsibilities

Work closely with supervisor in installation of construction and landscape construction projects
Operate a variety of hand and power tools
Maintain and care for company equipment, tools and vehicles
Perform highly physical installation work on a consistent basis
Maintain a clean and safe job site
Work as part of a team and take direction
Follow all safety procedures on project site
Always represent the company’s best interest, maintain the highest level of integrity
Keep accurate timesheet records, submitted for review and signoff by the required deadlines
Complete project daily reports if needed
Perform other tasks or projects as assigned/instructed by supervisor