Semper Fi Land Services

Ecological Restoration Technician, Level 1

Semper Fi Land Services is seeking candidates who have the passion, interest and dedication to work in land management and habitat restoration. 

The Restoration Technician, level I, works with the ecological restoration team to restore natural areas related to ecosystem management. The work involves herbicide applications, controlled burns, cutting and clearing non-native woody material, plant installations and other land management applications. The ecological restoration tech I direct reports to the job site daily, unless otherwise advised.    

We offer a great work environment, fantastic benefits program, and competitive pay. We value our employees and understand they are the reason for our success. We promote a healthy work life balance, career pathways, celebrating work anniversaries and recognizing employee performance.

Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not offer sponsorships

Key Job Duties: 

• Jobsite awareness: ensure the proper and safe use of equipment, correcting improper use of equipment and issues with PPE for any employee on a job site
• Restoring site health under the direction of supervisors, crew leaders and Tech II’s based on site composition.
• Be aware of weather forecast and recognize changes in weather: re-work assignments as necessary to accommodate weather (e.g., do not mix chemicals when rain is imminent, do not conduct burns if high winds are predicted or apparent, etc.) 
• Use, maintain, and repair (in field, if practical), or arrange for the repair of equipment (including hand tools) daily. Ready equipment at the end of each day; be ready for tomorrow today. 
• Other functions are required or directed by the crew leader, supervisor and/or management team. 

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Must obtain a Pesticide/Herbicide operator license in the state of Illinois, prior to start date.  
• Complete the S130/190 wildland fire certification. 
• Curiosity to explore biology in the field, ecological sustainability or environmental studies. 
• Must have a current, active Driver’s License. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  

• Ability to identify native and invasive plant species. 
• Ability to operate a variety of power tools and equipment safely. 
• Understanding of herbicides and chemicals. 
• Understanding of restoration burn techniques. 
• Ability to assess a job site and work patterns for efficient operations. 
• Knowledge of and follow Semper Fi safety protocols. 
• Knowledge of environmental restoration skills and basic environmental education 
• Knowledgeable of native plant installation practices; planting of plugs, seed, native trees and shrubs.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of manual labor for extended periods of time, and often under adverse weather conditions and in various climates. 
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to understand and follow Semper Fi systems and processes.   
• Ability to work and engage trust with a diverse population of people. 
• Ability to structure work to ensure meeting time constraints. 

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, carrying is required. At times, employee may have to lift 40 pounds at a time. 

Semper Fi Land Services is a minority and veteran-owned company. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.