Minnesota Native Landscapes, a leader in ecological restoration, has an opening for an Ecological Field Technician to work at our Glyndon, MN location. The Ecological Field Technician is responsible for performing various vegetation management and ecological restoration job duties. This is a full-time, seasonal position that will run from April to October (this timeframe may be able to be shortened for the right candidate). The hourly rate is $18-$21 (DOQ).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes a variety of vegetation and restoration management duties, utilizing various types of equipment, such as weed whips, backpack sprayers, chainsaws and ATVs, among other equipment.
• Completes noxious and invasive weed control activities through a combination of herbicide applications, weed whipping, hand weeding, brush cutting and prescribed burning.
• Maintains work records and associated paperwork, including daily worklogs and herbicide treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn vegetation management, including herbicide handling and application, as well as experience with native and invasive species plant identification preferred.
• Experience working on a prescribed burn crew or NWCG S-130/190 course completion desirable.
• Experience with the safe operation and general maintenance of tools and equipment, such as pumps, small engines, sprayers, tractors, ATV/UTVs, trailers, mowers and other equipment used in vegetation management.
• Ability to read and navigate maps, as well as accurately follow directions.
• Basic computer knowledge, and app based program experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have, or be willing to acquire, a commercial pesticide applicator license.
• Passionate about the company's mission to Heal the Earth.
• Demonstrated success with living the company's values of passion for the mission, excellence, innovation, real grit, and positivity.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, reach, and move as needed in order to complete various vegetation management duties.
• Prolonged periods of time standing.
• Able to work long hours, including early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekends; work hours may be reduced during the winter season.
• Able to travel daily to various worksites with occasional overnight stays required.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all requirements for this position, nor does it constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change