Ecological Restoration Technician
DeKalb, IL 
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Job Description
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4 (a), 60-300.5 (a) and 60-741.5 (a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Ecological Restoration Technician


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, on job sites, during travel, and within the shop through control and proper use/maintenance of physical material inventories, machines, equipment, tools, and PPE.
  • Implement and follow ENCAP Safety Manual policies and procedures including weekly toolbox talks, enforcement of PPE use and maintenance, etc.
  • Maintain a high level of professional conduct and a positive attitude while supervising staff, and while interacting with the public and ENCAP clients.
  • Be familiar with and practice safe and proper operation of small power equipment, such as weed eaters, chainsaws, cut saws, compactors, backpack blowers, etc.
  • Native restoration services including herbicide application (with license), cutting/mowing, hand weeding, native seed installation, native plug installation, native tree and shrub installation, installation of erosion control blanket and other erosion control practices and prescribed burns.
           
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School graduate or GED.
  • Must be able to perform manual labor, operate small tools such as chainsaws, weed eaters, and back pack blowers, etc.
  • Must be able to work alone or on a team.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 Lbs. and navigate rugged and uneven terrain on foot.
  • Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions, work outdoors in variable and rugged conditions, and establish effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public.
  • Must possess or be able to possess within 3 months of employment an Illinois Pesticide Operator License.
  • Plant identification skills are desirable.
BENEFITS
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation

 

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Job Summary
Company
Encap, Inc.
Start Date
Immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Day Shift
Salary and Benefits
Minimum Starting Wage: $15.00 Maximum Starting Wage: $18.00
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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