Seasonal Restoration Technician

Olson Ecological Solutions is hiring a Seasonal Restoration Technician for their ecological restoration team in Schaumburg, IL. The role involves controlling invasive species through selective herbicide application. This seasonal position runs from April to mid-October and requires teamwork, plant identification skills, and small tool operation. Applicants must be 18 or older. The position reports to the Crew Leader and works alongside a prime contractor.
POSITION SUMMARY: Our ecological restoration team cares for natural areas in Cook County (Chicago region), positively impacting habitat and open space. The Seasonal Restoration Technician (Technician) is part of this team and provides ecological restoration services focused on the control of invasive species, mostly by selective herbicide application to targeted species growing among native plants. The team consists of staff members of Olson Ecological Solutions (OES) and a prime contractor. This is a seasonal position, typically April through mid-October. We are currently looking for qualified applicants to join us this May and June through mid-October. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS: The Technician reports to the Crew Leader of OES and takes direction from the Foreman of the prime contractor other than OES. QUALIFICATIONS Plant identification Small tool and equipment operation Be enthusiastic, courteous, cooperative, positive, and a team player Must be 18 years or older CERTIFI...