What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Field Technician II position at Prairie Restorations Inc?
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.
All team members are to demonstrate our Core Values.
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Growing together with Positive perseverance
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Passion to do right by nature
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Integrity and respect for all.
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 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 PRI’s core values.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Field Labor on Projects in the following areas
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Soil Preparation
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Seeding
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Planting
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Erosion control
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Hand weeding
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Broadcast and spot herbicide applications
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Small power equipment operations
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Prescribed burning
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Invasive species control
Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to the following
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Mechanical repairs
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Facilities maintenance and repair
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Maintaining work records timely and accurately
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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.