WSP in the U.S.
Prevailing Wage, Field Services Technician II
WSP in the U.S., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Prevailing Wage, Field Services Technician II
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Job Description WSP is seeking a
Prevailing Wage Field Technician
to join our in‑house
Habitat Restoration Team
for our
San Diego, CA
office. Our team tackles a wide variety of projects that involve the restoration of various types of habitats. Our technicians are trained, overseen, and work in the field side‑by‑side with restoration ecologists and biologists, in the physical implementation of habitat restoration. Restoration Landscape Technicians are the on‑ground, hands‑on workforce that actively transform highly disturbed areas into functional native habitat for various sensitive plant and animal species. The ideal candidate will have the interest and capacity to perform labor in various habitats daily. Candidates should be ready and willing to expand their knowledge of native and sensitive plant and animal species, in order to support our various projects and project needs.
Your Impact
Assist with site preparation, including earthwork such as shoveling, raking, and installation of erosion control devices
Assist in the installation and removal of temporary irrigation systems
Facilitate landscaping by hand planting container plants, distributing seed, and providing weed control
Use hand and power tools for weeding and restoration work tasks
Operate weeding equipment (weed whippers, etc.)
Pesticide application
Loading and unloading of restoration materials
Possess the knowledge or be willing to learn to identify native plants and invasive weeds
Follow instruction from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience with landscaping, manual labor, power tool use, and medium to heavy equipment use
Must have a current valid driver’s license
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to obtain access credentials to federal military installations (no disqualifying record)
Must have no prior felony convictions
Must pass a physical and be medically able to wear a tight‑fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (stoop, stand, bend, walk for long periods, lift 40 pounds, work on uneven/difficult terrain in various weather)
Familiarity with power tools and machinery is desired, but not required
Ability or willingness to learn to recognize common non‑native invasive plant species and distinguish them from native plants
Possession of a Qualified Applicators License or Certificate is highly desired, but not required
Ability to work a varied schedule (some Saturdays included)
Good communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $30.10 – $46.66 per hour. Employees’ hourly rate may increase on California public‑sector or other applicable wage and hour laws.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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Prevailing Wage, Field Services Technician II
role at
WSP in the U.S.
Job Description WSP is seeking a
Prevailing Wage Field Technician
to join our in‑house
Habitat Restoration Team
for our
San Diego, CA
office. Our team tackles a wide variety of projects that involve the restoration of various types of habitats. Our technicians are trained, overseen, and work in the field side‑by‑side with restoration ecologists and biologists, in the physical implementation of habitat restoration. Restoration Landscape Technicians are the on‑ground, hands‑on workforce that actively transform highly disturbed areas into functional native habitat for various sensitive plant and animal species. The ideal candidate will have the interest and capacity to perform labor in various habitats daily. Candidates should be ready and willing to expand their knowledge of native and sensitive plant and animal species, in order to support our various projects and project needs.
Your Impact
Assist with site preparation, including earthwork such as shoveling, raking, and installation of erosion control devices
Assist in the installation and removal of temporary irrigation systems
Facilitate landscaping by hand planting container plants, distributing seed, and providing weed control
Use hand and power tools for weeding and restoration work tasks
Operate weeding equipment (weed whippers, etc.)
Pesticide application
Loading and unloading of restoration materials
Possess the knowledge or be willing to learn to identify native plants and invasive weeds
Follow instruction from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience with landscaping, manual labor, power tool use, and medium to heavy equipment use
Must have a current valid driver’s license
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to obtain access credentials to federal military installations (no disqualifying record)
Must have no prior felony convictions
Must pass a physical and be medically able to wear a tight‑fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (stoop, stand, bend, walk for long periods, lift 40 pounds, work on uneven/difficult terrain in various weather)
Familiarity with power tools and machinery is desired, but not required
Ability or willingness to learn to recognize common non‑native invasive plant species and distinguish them from native plants
Possession of a Qualified Applicators License or Certificate is highly desired, but not required
Ability to work a varied schedule (some Saturdays included)
Good communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $30.10 – $46.66 per hour. Employees’ hourly rate may increase on California public‑sector or other applicable wage and hour laws.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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