Overview
Land Management Technician Jobs in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum
Job Title: Land Management Technician
Pay Information
This range is provided by Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$16.00/hr – $18.00/hr
Job Description
The Land Management Technician will be responsible for several aspects of the day-to-day land management and ecological restoration activities at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum. This is a seasonal position lasting from May through September 2025 and will require the ability to assist with fieldwork throughout the growing season.
Under the supervision of Hawthorn Hollow’s Ecologist, the Land Management Technician will:
Conduct invasive species removal through multiple methods including herbicide application, weed whacking/mowing, and chainsaw operation.
Be responsible for seed collection and planting/maintaining native plant communities. Assistance with ongoing erosion control projects and restoration implementation.
Maintain Hawthorn Hollow’s current 5-mile trail system and build new trails as needed.
Required
Education and Experience
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
Preference will be given to applicants who have a degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or related natural resources field.
Preference will also be given to candidates who have completed a chainsaw safety training course and have herbicide application experience.
Required Skills
2+ years of experience in the environmental field.
Chainsaw and power tool knowledge (preferred).
Vegetation management knowledge.
Heavy equipment operation and maintenance (preferred).
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted. Ability to do manual labor, including lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting. Work will require the Technician to work outdoors in varying terrains in occasionally harsh temperature conditions.
Hours and Compensation
Tuesday – Friday from 9am to 3pm.
Average 24 hours per week.
$16 – $18 per hour (depending on experience).
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Hawthorn Hollow’s Ecologist, Emily Porter (eleonard) by March 21, 2025.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Land Management
Industries
Recreational Facilities
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Title: Land Management Technician
Company: Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum
Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Environmental Science, Outdoor / Nature, Horticulture, Forestry)
