Environmental Technician - Ecosystem Restoration

EarthBalance Corp is seeking an Environmental Technician for ecosystem restoration projects in Florida. The role involves supervising crews, managing project execution, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have relevant experience and a degree in Environmental Sciences or related fields. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a retirement plan. Frequent travel within Florida is required, with outdoor work in various natural environments.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $18-$21 per hour DOE
Environmental Technician - St. Cloud, Florida

Full-time, Non-Exempt position




Summary:

We are looking for professionals who enjoy traveling, working outdoors, and who share our passion for restoring the natural environment. At EarthBalance, we restore ecosystems across the entire US.




The Environmental Technician supervises the crew and participates in ecosystem restoration projects, and assists with project execution, bidding, and quality control. The Environmental Technician maintains client and subcontractor relationships for assigned projects.




EarthBalance is an employee-owned company and our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) means you will become part of a retirement plan at no cost to you. Every day you work to support your Company and fellow workers' ESOP account and they support yours. That puts a point on teamwork!




Benefits:
We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFree short and long-term disability insuranceFree life insurance401K with employer matchTwo weeks of vacation per year with no use-it-or-lose-it ruleOne week of sick/personal time per yearPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (a company-sponsored retirement plan), and more!


The right candidate will be willing and able to:

Work with crew members and subcontractors to manage the execution of our projects.Treat and remove non-native plants as well as perform native flora planting.Prepare and submit data and progress reports regarding project execution, status, schedule, and costs.Conduct quality control inspections.Run a minimum of 1 to 2 projects at various stages of work.


To be successful at this job, you will need:

One year of experience working in a related field; andDegree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Forestry, or related field; orA combination of education and experience.The ability to travel to and from job sites in and out of the state of Florida, with frequent overnight stays of 5 days or more.Valid, clean driver's license in the state of Florida.Applicator license Category 5A and 21 or the ability to obtain the license within 60 days of hire.


Physical requirements:
Most of the duties of this job are performed outside. You will be hiking and using 4X4's, ATVs and UTVs, swamp buggies, airboats, and other vehicles to move through uneven terrain, wetlands, beaches, mangroves, and other types of beautiful natural environments. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.




Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
EarthBalance is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Company based on each person's performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Experience: 3 years required