The Trustees of Reservations
Seasonal Habitat Maintenance Technician
The Trustees of Reservations, Williamsburg, Virginia, us, 23187
Overview
The Trustees of Reservations is a conservation and preservation organization founded in 1891. The organization preserves properties of scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts for public use and enjoyment. We are funded by visitors, supporters, volunteers, and member households. Our properties are open to all, and we aim to protect places for future generations.
Posting Information:
Salary/Hourly Rate: $18.50-$20.50/hour
Hours per week: 35-40
Job Classification: Seasonal, nonexempt
Job Type: Onsite
Duration: June – September
Location: Beaver Brook, Williamsburg, MA
Please submit a cover letter with your application!
What You’ll Do Your Impact:
The Seasonal Habitat Maintenance Technician will support the Natural Resources team to maintain priority natural habitats across Trustees properties statewide with a focus on invasive plant control. Other activities may include installation of restoration plantings, vegetation assessments, and mapping.
The Role:
The Seasonal Habitat Maintenance Technician performs a suite of duties including herbicide application directly related to managing habitats and ecological resources including grasslands, early successional habitat (shrublands), fire-adapted habitats, exemplary natural community types and rare species habitat. The position requires daily travel throughout the state. While the position is based on 40 hours per week, due to the demands of seasonal fieldwork, unpredictable weather, and occasional overnight stays near field sites, a flexible schedule is required. The Habitat Maintenance Seasonal Technician primarily works with and under the direction of the Habitat Specialist to support the Program’s priority management goals statewide.
Specifically, you’ll:
Apply herbicide to control invasive plant species within priority habitats.
Conduct other habitat management activities such as vegetation assessment and planting.
Support the Habitat Specialist in maintaining priority habitats that require routine maintenance or restoration including but not limited to grasslands and early successional habitats (approximately 2,000 acres across multiple properties).
Maintain current Pesticide Applicator CORE License
Use and maintain tools and herbicide equipment to achieve the above functions, following safety standards and BMPs.
Use GPS to document habitat management.
Assess success of management actions through vegetation surveys, photo-documentation, and other methods.
Communicate effectively with Trustees staff and visitors on management actions.
What You’ll Need Skills and Experience:
Required:
Massachusetts Commercial Pesticide Applicator CORE License or willingness to obtain.
Experience with habitat management, natural resources management, horticulture or similar experience.
The ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions and perform physically strenuous duties including traversing steep slopes with a backpack sprayer.
The ability to lift /carry 50 pounds.
A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
Preferred:
Ability to identify common invasive plants.
Knowledge of invasive plant control methods including herbicide applications.
The desire to take initiative and solve problems.
Strong communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Current authorization to work in the United States – required by first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above?
We still want to hear from you. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.
Have questions?
Contact our People team at the Trustees.
Your Benefits
Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
Discounts: Free entry to all Trustees properties, discounted event tickets, merchandise, and stays at our inns.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected status and encourages applications from diverse candidates. We aspire to reflect and serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts.
The Trustees’ commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at the Trustees.
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Posting Information:
Salary/Hourly Rate: $18.50-$20.50/hour
Hours per week: 35-40
Job Classification: Seasonal, nonexempt
Job Type: Onsite
Duration: June – September
Location: Beaver Brook, Williamsburg, MA
Please submit a cover letter with your application!
What You’ll Do Your Impact:
The Seasonal Habitat Maintenance Technician will support the Natural Resources team to maintain priority natural habitats across Trustees properties statewide with a focus on invasive plant control. Other activities may include installation of restoration plantings, vegetation assessments, and mapping.
The Role:
The Seasonal Habitat Maintenance Technician performs a suite of duties including herbicide application directly related to managing habitats and ecological resources including grasslands, early successional habitat (shrublands), fire-adapted habitats, exemplary natural community types and rare species habitat. The position requires daily travel throughout the state. While the position is based on 40 hours per week, due to the demands of seasonal fieldwork, unpredictable weather, and occasional overnight stays near field sites, a flexible schedule is required. The Habitat Maintenance Seasonal Technician primarily works with and under the direction of the Habitat Specialist to support the Program’s priority management goals statewide.
Specifically, you’ll:
Apply herbicide to control invasive plant species within priority habitats.
Conduct other habitat management activities such as vegetation assessment and planting.
Support the Habitat Specialist in maintaining priority habitats that require routine maintenance or restoration including but not limited to grasslands and early successional habitats (approximately 2,000 acres across multiple properties).
Maintain current Pesticide Applicator CORE License
Use and maintain tools and herbicide equipment to achieve the above functions, following safety standards and BMPs.
Use GPS to document habitat management.
Assess success of management actions through vegetation surveys, photo-documentation, and other methods.
Communicate effectively with Trustees staff and visitors on management actions.
What You’ll Need Skills and Experience:
Required:
Massachusetts Commercial Pesticide Applicator CORE License or willingness to obtain.
Experience with habitat management, natural resources management, horticulture or similar experience.
The ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions and perform physically strenuous duties including traversing steep slopes with a backpack sprayer.
The ability to lift /carry 50 pounds.
A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
Preferred:
Ability to identify common invasive plants.
Knowledge of invasive plant control methods including herbicide applications.
The desire to take initiative and solve problems.
Strong communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Current authorization to work in the United States – required by first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above?
We still want to hear from you. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.
Have questions?
Contact our People team at the Trustees.
Your Benefits
Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
Discounts: Free entry to all Trustees properties, discounted event tickets, merchandise, and stays at our inns.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected status and encourages applications from diverse candidates. We aspire to reflect and serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts.
The Trustees’ commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at the Trustees.
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