Conservation Landscape Senior Technician

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association. WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY? CA offers a positive and fun work environment; competitive pay; and a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement saving plan with CA contributing 6% of the team member’s salary and more if eligible.
The Conservation Landscape Senior Technician works with the Conservation Landscape Specialist and others to implement sustainable landscape practices throughout Columbia Association Open Space, natural areas, facilities, and Community Operations sites under the direction of the Conservation Landscape Specialist. The Conservation Landscape Senior Technician is knowledgeable about invasive plant management, habitat restoration, and reforestation. The Conservation Landscape Senior Technician will participate in implementing such projects and/or lead small groups in this work and can proficiently operate equipment and tools commonly used in such projects. They are knowledgeable about native plants, non-native invasive plants, and sustainable landscape practices. The Conservation Landscape Senior Technician can effectively communicate with coworkers, contractors, residents, and outside stakeholders. In the absence of the immediate supervisor, the Conservation Landscape Senior Technician will function as the leader of other team members.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with, or knowledge of, native plants and sustainable landscape practices.
• Maryland Pest Applicator’s Certificate or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• 18 years old or older.
• Maryland driver's license(Class C)

Preferred Qualifications and Education:
5 years of experience with invasive plant control, forestry, biological sciences, natural resources, landscaping, or a related field -or- a professional certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field -or- a combination of both education and experience totaling 5 years
Physical demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb for extended periods of time.
• Lifting to 50 pounds unassisted for short periods of time
• Must be able to work outside under any kind of weather conditions.
• Able to push or pull loads of 75 pounds.

Columbia Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. EOE/ADA. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Over and above non-discrimination, CA’s mission includes engaging our diverse community and meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic and inclusive community. That’s why we welcome folks of diverse or marginalized backgrounds and abilities to apply to become part of the CA team.

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision insurance