Seasonal Restoration Technician

Seasonal Restoration Technician

Organization:

Tallgrass Restoration [more info]

Salary:

$17-$20/hr, depending on experience, education, and certifications held Duties and

Responsibilities:

• Invasive species control tasks, including herbicide application and mowing
• Installing native plants and seed
• Erosion control activities
• Utilization of hand tools, small gas-powered machinery (chainsaws, weed whackers, walk behind mowers), chipper, and ATV
• Driving truck and trailer combination, if necessary
• Controlled prescription burning
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Paid travel when traveling in company trucks. Sometimes employees will report directly at jobsite. Mileage in excess of commute to Schaumburg shop reimbursed when reporting directly at jobsite
• Employees paid prevailing (rate varies) or living wage ($19.83/hr without benefits) on specific contracts as required by law
• Employer paid training for certifications required by employer

Qualifications:

• Hands-on plant identification, tool/equipment operation, and ecological restoration activity exposure
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• Enthusiasm, strong work ethic, courteous and positive attitude, team player mentality
• Must be 18 or older

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• State issued driver's license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment
• Must be able to obtain state issued Pesticide Operator's license

Teen Opportunity:

Yes How to

Apply:

Please visit our website at www.tallgrassrestoration.com or follow this link: http://atsod.com/j/s.cfm/18X5

Address:

2221 Hammond Dr Schaumburg

IL 60173

Categories:

Environmental/Biological Science, Parks/Outdoor Recreation, Restoration Technician

Type:

Full-Time Job

Timeframe:

Seasonal

Contact:

Danae Ehren (

Posted:

3/20/26)