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Land Stewardship Technician, Full-Time, Permanent

Good Oak Ecological Services
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$16 - $20 an hour

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Paid training
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Environmental stewardship
Plant identification
Outdoor work experience
High school diploma or GED
Erosion control
Grounds maintenance sprayers
Pest control chemical handling
Native plants

Full Job Description

Good Oak Ecological Services
4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718
(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Land Stewardship
Technician

What We Do: Good Oak is a small company, based in Madison, WI, specializing
in natural areas restoration and ecologically-minded landscaping. Our goal is to
help our clients manage their property in the most ecologically sound way
possible. We work in a diversity of environments and ecosystems across
Southern Wisconsin and provide a rich array of land management services,
consulting, stewardship, design and implementation.

What We Need: We are seeking a qualified individual with experience in natural
areas management and/or landscaping to apply for the Land Stewardship
Technician position. We value a strong work ethic, a love of the outdoors, good
communication, curiosity, personal drive, and the desire to align with our core
competencies

Primary Responsibilities:

The Land Stewardship technician would work primarily in the field under the
direction of a project manager. Daily tasks include but are not limited to: exotic
species removal through manual, mechanical or chemical control, brush clearing
and tree felling, mowing, native perennial planting, hardscaping, rain garden
installation, pruning, etc.

This position also includes duties such as tracking and documenting job related
use of materials, maintaining land management equipment (chainsaws, small
engine, hand tools, herbicide sprayers, tractor and implements, etc.), serving as
a crew member on prescribed burns, assisting with office and shop operations as
needed, supervising seasonal crew members and interns.

The land stewardship technician will work mainly as part of a team but may also
make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.

Good Oak Ecological Services
4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718
(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

A minimum of 12 months of professional or volunteer experience in the

fields of natural areas management, landscaping, or horticulture.

Experience identifying plant and animal species

Experience working with herbicides and a Wisconsin Commercial

Pesticide Applicators License or willingness and ability to attain such a
license within 30 days.

Dedication to an environmentally sound way of living and working.

Experience working in a team environment and ability to follow

instructions from colleagues and supervisors and work cooperatively.

Ability to obtain related licenses and certifications as required.

Ability to obtain driver's license and maintain a good driving record

Ability to physically perform duties and strenuous physical labor for

extended periods, including exerting sustained aerobic effort, bending,
reaching, crouching/kneeling, walking for long periods carrying packs up
to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 75
pounds.

Willingness to work outdoors in difficult environments and under all

weather conditions.

Good Oak Ecological Services
4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718
(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

Additional Desirable Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resources,

Wildlife Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or
similar field of study.

Ability to identify plants indigenous to southern Wisconsin.

Ability to identify and manage invasive species common to the

Midwest.

Experience installing & maintaining perennials, trees, shrubs, and

other landscape elements.

Knowledge of composting, gardening, permaculture, and edible

landscaping.

Chainsaw Safety Training certification, experience operating &

maintaining power tools: weed whips, mowers, etc.

Experience conducting prescribed burns and/or S130/190

certification.

Experience with hardscaping techniques including retaining walls,

pathways & patios.

Knowledge and experience with erosion control and shoreline

stabilization techniques.

Experience operating, maintaining and repairing tractors, skid-

loaders, and other heavy equipment and operating a vehicle
towing a trailer.

Advanced mechanical skills and/or an interest in carpentry.

Good Oak Ecological Services
4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718
(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

Work Hours: 4 day work week, with a 10 hour work day, starting at 7:00am
Accountability: Reports to Project Manager and Operation Manager
Employment Status: Position is a regular full time, 40 hour a week position
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Overtime paid for hours over 40 hours in a week.
Compensation: $16-20/hour depending on skills, qualifications and
experience.

Benefits:

Group Health Cooperative Health Insurance Plan - Good Oak covers 75%

of monthly premium

Paid Time Off accrued in your first year equivalent to 80 hours with an

additional day earned each following year (capped at 4 weeks/year)

6 paid holidays (60 hours/ year)

Paid sick time (40 hours/ year)

401k plan with matching employer contribution

$100 per month health reimbursement (GCHRA)

$400 winter clothing stipend

$100 clothing stipend upon hire

Paid training and professional development time

$5 daily “sustainable transportation” stipend to those who travel to the

office by human power or using public transit.

Good Oak Ecological Services
4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718
(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

Equal Opportunity Policy: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity in our workforce just as
we value diversity on the land, for many of the same reasons. A range
of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds gives us the
variety of experiences and perspectives that make us stronger, more
resilient, and better able to cope with the many challenges that come
with doing our work. Women, people of color, individuals with a disability
and of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Raluca Allen,
[email protected], ideally in one PDF file.

Application Deadline: Tuesday January 31 2023. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received and the job posting will be open until
filled.
To learn more about Good Oak’s mission, vision, core values, and
recent work, please visit:
goodoak.com

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