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Resource Environmental Solutions LLC · 4 weeks ago

Ecological Restoration Technician II

Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

RES is looking for passionate individuals who want to make a lasting environmental impact through restoration and sustainability. As a Restoration Technician II, you will lead field execution and maintenance of ecological restoration projects, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental goals are met.

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Responsibilities

Lead and support field crews in implementing critical restoration tasks like planting, seeding, erosion control, herbicide application, and invasive species removal

Safely operate and maintain various types of equipment, including trucks with trailers, UTVs, skid steers, chainsaws, backpack sprayers, and GPS units

Facilitate daily safety meetings and model proper PPE usage

Interpret project plans and ensure that all fieldwork aligns with planting plans, erosion and sediment control (E&S) plans, and invasive management standards

Train and mentor field staff on equipment operation, plant identification, herbicide handling, and restoration best practices

Contribute to daily and weekly planning to ensure smooth operations in collaboration with Restoration Supervisors and Managers

Complete daily work logs, upload project photos, and communicate needs for materials, equipment, and personnel

Participate in prescribed burns, which requires S130/S190 certifications

Qualification

Ecological restorationField equipment operationHerbicide applicationS130/S190 certificationsGPS mapping toolsBilingual (Spanish & English)Leadership experienceSafety protocolsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years of field experience in ecological restoration or related work

Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in applicable categories (or ability to obtain)

Proficiency operating and maintaining field equipment, including trailers, skid steers, chainsaws, and backpack sprayers

Proven experience conducting herbicide treatments and identifying native/invasive plant species

Advanced use of GPS mapping tools

Experience leading field crews and training others in restoration tasks

Experience with prescribed fire and valid S130/S190 certifications (per region)

Ability to travel a minimum 75% of the time throughout South and Central Florida

Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment such as chain saw, skid steer, 0-turns, welding, tractors

Physical requirements: You must be able to lift 50lbs, walk over uneven surfaces and up/down hills, climb on construction equipment and work outdoors and in inclement weather

Preferred

Bilingual preferred - Spanish & English

Demonstrated leadership in the field delegating tasks and mentoring less experienced crew members

Familiarity with RES projects or working within a performance-driven restoration company

Company

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

As the nation’s largest nature-based solutions company, RES (Resource Environmental Solutions) is restoring a resilient earth for a modern world, project by project.

Founded in 2007

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

501-1000 employees