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RESTORATION TECHNICIAN
SEASONAL POSITION
ABOUT US: We are an ecological design, installation and land management firm.
OUR MISSION: Restore and protect resilient native landscapes, to educate the public about ecological restoration, and to work with existing natural resources and conditions.
LANDBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL (LANDBRIDGE) is a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that emphasizes inclusion of diverse ideas, solutions and perspectives. LANDBRIDGE marries high design and native landscapes; providing science and forethought into restoration, management, and landscaping. While working on the smallest raingarden to an expansive habitat project, there are many opportunities to contribute and collaborate in a young company and rewarding field.
Restoration Technicians implement a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Example projects include raingardens, pollinator gardens, bee lawns, prairie burns and restoration, timber harvests, and invasive species control. Projects are located primarily in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passionate about the outdoors and having a positive impact on the world
- Highly ambitious and motivated: people looking to develop and advance their career
- Experience in Invasive weed control and land management including at least one of the following: mechanical (brush cutters, chainsaw, flail mowing, haying), chemical (herbicide treatments, spot spraying, cool season over-sprays), and biological control methods (goats, sheep-animal husbandry)
- Ability to operate and properly maintain small machinery (ATV’s, Tractors, chainsaws, brush cutters etc), regularly lift objects and weights of 50 lbs or more
- Ability to ID and differentiate different herbaceous and woody plant species
- Possess strong communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Operator experience with heavy machinery (tractor, skid loaders, excavators)
- Prescribed burn experience and/or S/130, S/190 or greater fire training certifications
- Commercial Herbicide Applicators License, Categories A and J (ability to acquire)
- Mechanically inclined
- Degree or working towards a degree in related field
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations
- Must possess a clean driving record and valid driver’s license (ability to obtain MNDOT Health card)
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Work weeks will be 40-50 hours depending on workload and weather conditions. The position will be expected to perform physical labor on a daily basis
- Work is conducted in all sorts of extreme weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold)
- Employees may be expected to work weekends. LANDBRIDGE expects flexibility with scheduling during poor weather
- Starting wages vary based on experience
- Employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner at all times
- Workdays will begin and end at LANDBRIDGE central headquarters in Saint Paul, MN
- Occasional overnight requirements are necessary for certain projects
- Employees may be eligible for benefits such as holiday pay, vacation time, retirement match and annual gear and education stipend after one year
- Advancement opportunities are available
Please email resume, cover letter, and references to Sean Wickhem: sean@landbridge.eco
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Restoration Technician
Posted: January 15, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: None
RESTORATION TECHNICIAN
SEASONAL POSITION
ABOUT US: We are an ecological design, installation and land management firm.
OUR MISSION: Restore and protect resilient native landscapes, to educate the public about ecological restoration, and to work with existing natural resources and conditions.
LANDBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL (LANDBRIDGE) is a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that emphasizes inclusion of diverse ideas, solutions and perspectives. LANDBRIDGE marries high design and native landscapes; providing science and forethought into restoration, management, and landscaping. While working on the smallest raingarden to an expansive habitat project, there are many opportunities to contribute and collaborate in a young company and rewarding field.
Restoration Technicians implement a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Example projects include raingardens, pollinator gardens, bee lawns, prairie burns and restoration, timber harvests, and invasive species control. Projects are located primarily in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Please email resume, cover letter, and references to Sean Wickhem: sean@landbridge.eco
RESTORATION TECHNICIAN
SEASONAL POSITION
ABOUT US: We are an ecological design, installation and land management firm.
OUR MISSION: Restore and protect resilient native landscapes, to educate the public about ecological restoration, and to work with existing natural resources and conditions.
LANDBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL (LANDBRIDGE) is a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that emphasizes inclusion of diverse ideas, solutions and perspectives. LANDBRIDGE marries high design and native landscapes; providing science and forethought into restoration, management, and landscaping. While working on the smallest raingarden to an expansive habitat project, there are many opportunities to contribute and collaborate in a young company and rewarding field.
Restoration Technicians implement a wide variety of ecological restoration projects in several diverse plant communities. Example projects include raingardens, pollinator gardens, bee lawns, prairie burns and restoration, timber harvests, and invasive species control. Projects are located primarily in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Please email resume, cover letter, and references to Sean Wickhem: sean@landbridge.eco