Habitat Restoration Technician

Habitat Restoration Technician
Starting Compensation: $21 depending on experience and qualifications (+$1 after passing commercial applicators exams)
􀁸 Must be able to operate and maintain a chainsaw.
􀁸 Must have or be able to acquire a commercial pesticide applicator’s license.
􀁸 Must have a valid driver’s license.
􀁸 Must be in good physical condition.
􀁸 Must be willing and able to work in rough terrain and inclement weather when necessary.
􀁸 Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays and odd hours when necessary.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
􀁸 Native and invasive plant identification
􀁸 Treatment and/or removal of invasive plants both mechanically and chemically
􀁸 Chainsaw operation
o Cutting trees and shrubs
􀁸 Planting trees and shrubs
􀁸 Farming – assisting in planting food plots and cover crops
􀁸 Operation of a GPS unit in the field
􀁸 Daily record keeping
􀁸 General labor
Extensive overnight travel is required. We work throughout the entire state of MI as well as several neighboring great lakes states.
Travel expenses are paid for by WWS including $25 per diem for any overnight stays.
Full time employees will be given a $500 reimbursable uniform allowance, and seasonal employees will be given $200.