Restoration Technician

position Summary: The Restoration Technicians will be successful by contributing to our team-oriented, values-centered organization through implementing high quality ecological restoration field work and monitoring restoration projects. Individuals must be self-motivated, have prior experience in a related field, and be comfortable working without supervision. Work will be approximately 90% outdoors and field based.  The remaining 10% is allocated for planning, organization and department meetings, data management, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Restoration Manager. 

Location: Travel to our Stewardship facility at Kratzsch Conservancy in West Bend, our Milwaukee office/shop, and preserves throughout the Milwaukee River Basin (primarily in Ozaukee and Washington counties) is required. Occasional travel to West Bend office. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Habitat Management and Restoration 

• Implement field work for restoration projects (70%). 
  • Invasive species removal (manual, mechanical, and chemical).
  • Native habitat enhancement (planting, seeding, and occasional burning).
  • Maintenance of tree plantings and past restoration projects.

• Operate and maintain equipment (10%).
  • Proper care of work trucks, equipment, tools, and supplies.
  • Safely load and transport equipment and supplies via truck/trailer daily.
  • Maintain compliance with safety standards and organizational policies.

Monitoring, Data Collection, and Organization 

• Monitor restoration projects (15%).
  • Inventory and monitor invasive species, plantings, restoration projects, soil health, and plant community response to management.
  • Collect, record, and organize field data including photo documentation, metric tracking for grant deliverables, and organization goals.

• Organization (5%).
  • Organizational and department meetings and logistics planning.
  • Other duties as assigned.