Forest Technician/Applicator
Dept: Field
Direct Supervisor: Foreman TBD
Purpose:
This position is an entry level Forestry Technician and timber stand improvement specialist with Better Meadows & Woodlands, LLP. The successful candidate will possess/will master a wide range of skills as listed in the qualifications section. Compensation to increase with the candidate’s increased knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is intended to work as part of a team to accomplish landowner goals, such as invasive species control, tree planting, timber stand improvement, etc.
Responsibilities:
● Invasive species control including chemical applications and mechanical removal
● Work with herbicide: accurately and safely mix and apply herbicide, using appropriate PPE
● Chainsaw operation to achieve TSI/Habitat Management: forest thinning, crop tree release;
timber marking; patch clearcuts; grassland establishment; wetland enhancement
● Interact with landowners in a professional manner
● Maintain equipment and tools: chainsaws maintained and sharp; chemical application
equipment cleaned, maintained, and calibrated; keep machinery and vehicles up to date on
maintenance
● Other duties as assigned
Major Challenges:
● This is physical work that requires the team member to operate a chainsaw, backpack sprayer, or other hand tools in a forested setting.
● Team members must be capable of traversing various surfaces including untamed forestland.
While team members will usually be part of a crew on site, they should be comfortable working
on their own for the majority of work time.
● This position will consist of year round field work. Team members must be able to dress for all weather types.
Performance Evaluation Criteria: Probationary (3mo) and Annual
● Tree/Shrub ID
● Pesticide License/Trained Applicator status
● Chainsaw safety/efficiency
● Accuracy of herbicide applications
● Speed of herbicide applications
Qualifications:
● Minimum:
o Ability to identify common invasive species of Ohio
o Ability to operate backpack and hand sprayers
o Ability to operate a chainsaw and other hand tools
o Current driver's license/must also be insurable under BM&W, LLP auto policy
● Preferred:
o Ability to identify common trees/shrubs/herbaceous plants and grasses of Ohio
o Ohio Pesticide applicators License with Commercial Core, Aquatic Pest, and Forest Pest
Control
o Ability to operate backpack and hand sprayers
o Ability to operate a chainsaw and other hand tools
o Current driver's license/must also be insurable under BM&W, LLP auto policy
Compensation:
● $15.00-$25.00 hourly
● Major holidays haid
● Health and vision insurance
● Simple IRA 3% company match
● 1 Week Paid Vacation
● $500.00 sign on bonus after 3 months of employment
Work Schedule:
● Typical work week M-F 8hrs (hours may vary)
● May work 4-10 hour days at times
● Opportunities for overtime
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Please email resume and cover letter to:
Daniel Castellucci, COO
Better Meadows and Woodlands, LLP
330-428-0801
Dan@Better-woods.com
www.Better-Woods.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to Relocate:
- Ravenna, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person