Full-Time Field Technician I (Engineering)

Position: Services Technician I

Department: Services

Reports To: Project Manager

Classification: Hourly

Direct Reports: None

The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities. In accordance with Prairie Restorations, philosophy, all team members work together sharing in a common goal of a successful, profitable and innovative company.

Team members are to demonstrate our Core Values.

Growing together with Positive perseverance

Passion to do right by nature

Integrity and respect for all.

All team members are to be role models of these Core Values.

This job description identifies areas of accountability. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties. These are primary responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Service Technician will provide assistance with soil preparation, seeding and planting on new installations and management projects. Using power equipment and herbicides when necessary, and to assist with controlled burning when assigned. The Service Technician works under the direction and guidance of the Project or Assistant Project Managers. All employees are expected to complete all required training and licensures and act in a way consistent with PRIs core values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Field Labor on Projects in the following areas

Soil Preparation

Seeding

Planting

Erosion control

Hand weeding

Broadcast and spot herbicide applications

Small power equipment operations

Prescribed burning

Invasive species control

Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to the following

Mechanical repairs

Facilities maintenance and repair

Maintaining work records timely and accurately

Help maintain a safe and clean work environment

Work Environment

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Working hours can be long and unpredictable.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move objects up to 50 lbs. and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.