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Conservation/Forestry Technician

Nelson Land Management
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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Forest fire management
Outdoor work experience
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Firefighting
Safety equipment
Pest control chemical handling

Full Job Description

Position Description: Conservation/Forestry Technician

Nelson Land Management conducts its work in the most ecologically important areas of Illinois and along side professionals in the field from entities such as IL Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and local conservation groups. In exchange for your hard work at NLM you will:

Learn Skills:

Native plant identification;
Prescribed burning;
Chainsaw use and maintenance; and
Invasive species control

Attain Certifications:

Basic Wildland Firefighting
Pesticide Applicator/Operator
First Aid/CPR

Headquarters: 611 S State Street, Greenview, IL

Pay: $18-$20/hour depending on experience

Benefits:

Upon Hire: Group health insurance. Seven paid holidays.

Forty hours paid personal time-off: Accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked.

After One Year: Retirement plan with company match.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Vegetation Management: Brush clearing, herbicide application, prescribed burning at state parks, nature preserves, and habitat restoration project sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· HS Diploma.

· Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather;

· Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; chainsaw, brush saw, UTV, water pumps, herbicide sprayers, etc.);

· Possess, or ability to obtain, related licenses such as first aid, CPR, basic wildland firefighter 130/190 etc. (provided by NLM, if needed)

· Possess, or ability to obtain possession of, IL Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Operator’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of experience in natural resources related field

REQUIRED

· Personal pair of steel toe boots

· Leather gloves

*All other personal protective equipment supplied by employer: i.e. disposable ear plugs, chainsaw chaps, hard hat, etc

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

The candidate may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions require:

· considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain

· 8 -10 hour days in isolated settings

· occasional overnight stays in hotels

· ability to tolerate insects, poison ivy, and other unpleasant aspects of nature

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, phone number, and email address to: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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