Conservation Technician Titusville PA

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FORECON, Inc.

Conservation Technician Titusville PA

Titusville, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Sick leave

    Training & development

    Opportunity for advancement

    SEASONAL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS - FORECON’s Titusville, PA team seeks several highly motivated candidates for our growing operations in northwestern Pennsylvania. This position does not require a college degree, is a seasonal position (40 hours per week, or more), and offers the opportunity for full-time employment dependent upon skills and job performance. The ideal candidates will reside near Titusville, PA. (This is a seasonal (summer) outdoor job that also fits well for many college students looking for solid conservation/forestry work experience for the summer.)

    Principal Duties Include: Safe and effective forestry herbicide application; Site preparation and tree planting; Other duties pertaining to our current land management, industrial and private clients.

    Principal Requirements include:

    • Basic identification of common native and invasive herbaceous and woody species.

    • Comfortable maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude, working outdoors in all weather conditions.

    • Must be able to lift/carry items and equipment weighing 40lbs. or less; and to walk and stand for long periods of time.

    • Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools, including hatchets, shovels, pick-axes, etc.

    • Must have a valid driver’s license; be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

    • Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.

    Job Type: Seasonal

    A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet company and client needs are essential. FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary full-service consulting forestry firm operating out of five (5) offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Falconer, NY. Our clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners. Please visit our website: http://www.foreconinc.com.