Habitat Restoration Specialist

Ash Creek Forest Management, LLC is seeking a full-time Habitat Restoration Specialist in Hillsboro, OR. The role involves executing habitat restoration treatments, including weed control, planting, and maintenance of native species. Candidates must be able to perform manual labor outdoors and obtain a pesticide applicator license. Compensation starts at $18.50 per hour with potential increases, and benefits include health insurance and paid time off.
Title: Habitat Restoration Specialist

Status: Nonexempt, full-time, permanent-dependent upon completion of a 90-day introductory period. Mandatory seasonal overtime.

Location: Hillsboro main office, restoration sites throughout the Pacific Northwest

Transportation: Provide own transportation to work sites, Hillsboro facility, or other planned locations. Company carpool available between Hillsboro facility and work sites.

Summary: Execute habitat restoration treatments while maintaining measurable safety, quality, and output requirements.

Compensation and Benefits: $18.50 upon hire, subject to increase to $20 per hour after 90 days. Further raises available upon completion of in-house certifications, performance, and length of service, up to $24.50 per hour. Medical, dental, and life insurance. Sick time, paid time off, and paid Holidays. Employer matching 401k.

Essential Duties
• Control noxious weeds through careful, precise application of herbicides using backpack sprayers
• Plant bare-root trees and shrubs
• Install container plants, plugs, and bulbs
• Prepare and install native plant pole cuttings
• Maintain native tree and shrub plantings using hand-tools and power tools
• Perform site preparation using a variety of power equipment
• Repair, clean, and maintain all hand and power tools in operating condition
• Operate and maintain company tractors, ATVs, and trucks
• Load and unload vehicles and trailers with all required equipment
• Collect native plant seed
• Other duties as requested

Experience/Qualifications (Required)
• Must possess or obtain Oregon Certified Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of employment
• Ability, motivation, and endurance for 8 to 10 hours of productive manual labor
• Ability to work outdoors across uneven terrain during inclement weather
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Experience using hand and power tools (chainsaw, shovel, etc.)
• Ability to safely lift 60 lbs.
• Valid driver's license & ability to safely operate motor vehicles

Monday - Friday, 8+ hours per day

40 hours per week