Restoration Technician

Terraformation is hiring a Restoration Technician in Waimea, HI, to support reforestation efforts in Hawaii. The role involves hands-on tasks such as planting, maintaining native plants, managing weeds, and setting up irrigation systems. Candidates should have over 3 years of field experience in forestry or restoration work and be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. This is a full-time position focused on climate change solutions through forest restoration.
Job Mission
Terraformation is seeking a Restoration Technician to support our Internal Forestry Operations team in Hawaii. This role is essential to Terraformation's mission, focusing on reforestation projects in Hawaii to restore native forests and showcase effective restoration practices. As a Restoration Technician, you'll work hands-on to implement and maintain reforestation sites, contributing to Terraformation's goal of inspiring global reforestation efforts. This role requires attention to detail and commitment to working outdoors on native forest restoration.

Job Type: Full-Time / 40hrs a week

Location: North-West Hawai'i Island (Kona/Waimea/Kohala)

Salary: $20-24 per hour, plus equity (depending on location and experience)

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with team members to execute restoration projects in the field
• Plant, maintain, and monitor native plants, including tasks like fertilizing, mulching, and hand watering
• Manage weeds using hand tools, herbicides, and equipment like weed whackers and chainsaws
• Assist with nursery tasks such as up-potting, spraying, and watering plants
• Set up and maintain irrigation systems as needed
• Repair and inspect fence lines to secure restoration sites
• Maintain and organize equipment, vehicles, and storage areas
• Record GPS locations for out plantings and report field conditions
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines; attend all required training.
• Participate in Terraformation community events as needed

Minimum Qualifications
• 3+ years of field experience in forestry or restoration work
• Proficient in operating power tools and field equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions
• Valid driver's license is required

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of native Hawaiian plants and conservation practices.
• Familiarity with Hawaiian culture and its role in ecosystem restoration.
• Passionate about climate change solutions and forest restoration.

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide.

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives.

Terraformation's mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.

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