Conservation Technician (Seasonal)

The Conservation Technician (Seasonal) at Laguna Canyon Foundation in Laguna Beach, CA, focuses on habitat restoration and trail maintenance. Responsibilities include seed collection, plant installation, irrigation maintenance, and using power tools. The role requires physical labor in challenging conditions and teamwork skills. The position is part-time, pays $20/hour, and involves a schedule from Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work.
About the position

The Conservation Technician (Seasonal) position at Laguna Canyon Foundation is a field-based role focused on habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and various conservation projects. The technician will work closely with the Field Crew under the supervision of the Conservation Coordinator. This role is essential for implementing a variety of projects aimed at preserving and enhancing the natural environment of Laguna Beach, California. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend work required to meet project deadlines and objectives. The position demands extensive physical labor in challenging conditions, including traversing difficult terrain and working in adverse weather. Responsibilities include off-trail travel, steep slope navigation, and the use of herbicides and power tools such as string trimmers, brush cutters, and augers. The technician will also be involved in moving heavy materials and equipment, which requires physical strength and stamina. Key tasks include native plant seed collection and sowing, propagation and installation of native plants, irrigation system installation and maintenance, mechanical and chemical weed control, and trail maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong work ethic, be dependable, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude. Experience working outdoors is preferred, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The role is critical to the mission of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, which is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the natural habitats in the region.

Responsibilities
• Implement habitat restoration projects as part of the Field Crew.
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• Perform trail maintenance and repair tasks.
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• Collect and sow native plant seeds.
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• Propagate and install native plants in designated areas.
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• Install, operate, and maintain irrigation systems.
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• Conduct mechanical and chemical weed control measures.
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• Navigate difficult terrain and perform off-trail travel.
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• Use power tools such as string trimmers, brush cutters, and augers safely and effectively.
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• Move heavy and awkward materials and equipment as needed.

Requirements
• 0 - 1 years of experience working outdoors or in a related field.
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• Ability to perform extensive physical labor in adverse conditions.
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• Experience using power tools and handling herbicides is a plus.
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• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
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• Dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in habitat restoration or conservation projects.
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• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions.
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• A proven track record of reliability and commitment to team goals.

Benefits
• $20/hour pay rate for the duration of the seasonal position.