Mason CD Field Crew Member
Position Description
The Mason Conservation District is seeking to fill at least one Field Crew Member position to
join our team. The Field Crew Member position supports the District’s mission by performing various duties to
implement and maintain habitat restoration projects. The successful candidate will have prior proven ability to work efficiently and effectively on a team to implement restoration activities, including planting, maintenance of planting sites using power tools, and treatment of invasive plants with the use of herbicides. This position is supervised by the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Work directly under the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead to complete various tasks, including planting maintenance, planting, and invasive plant treatment (chemical and manual).
- Safely utilize tools such as brushcutters, machetes, and shovels to maintain planting sites.
- Plant both bare root and potted-stock plants.
- Occasional operation of non-motorized watercraft used to access select work sites.
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator, safely apply herbicides to various invasive weeds using backpack sprayers.
- Practice proper tool/equipment maintenance.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Compensation
Job Type: Full-time, subject to continued grant funding
Salary: $39,141 to $46,526/year
Benefits:
- Industry Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability Plans
- Employer Retirement Plan
Application Information
Email a Cover Letter and Resume to accounting@masoncd.org. If you wish to be considered, you must apply through the email address provided above.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
The Mason Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law.
A full copy of the job description can be found here.