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Conservation Field Worker I (Maui Nui) 

Job Description

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawaiʻi, primarily including:

·         Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance

·         Invasive species eradication

·         Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction

·         Predator and ungulate control

·         Trail construction & maintenance 

We are currently seeking applicants for the Field Worker I position on Maui Nui. A Field Worker I carries out general conservation field work under close supervision by a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule similar to an “on-call” availability. An ideal candidate will also exhibit the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility. A Field Worker I will act in the best interest of the company, act in the best interest of other employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Reliable vehicle or other reliable form of transportation
  • Ability to read, write, and understand (English) equipment and product labels for safety
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Follow directions while working in small groups or independently
  • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Maintain excellent communication, verbal and written (English)
  • Willing and able to perform physically challenging work in harsh conditions for 8-10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Ability to pass a background check and/or gain military base access clearance
  • Ability to camp in remote areas for multiple days at a time and/or travel off-island
  • Fully vaccinated for COVID 19

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Tree felling experience
  • Interest in preserving Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and ecosystems
  • Familiarity with both native and invasive species identification
  • Familiarity operating power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.
  • State of Hawaiʻi Pesticide Applicator license
  • Experience operating/working with machinery (excavator, skid steer, etc.)
  • Helicopter (passenger) experience

SCHEDULE

·         Part Time (30-40 hours per week, largely dependent upon weather and projects). This position requires a flexible schedule. Needs the ability to work 1-2+ weeks at a time, and be down from work for similar times.

COMPENSATION

·         Depends on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $14 per hour)

Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding. To apply, please email, ponojobs@ponopacific.com, with your current cover letter and resume

 

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For more information about Pono Pacific Land Management LLC and this opportunity please visit our website at www.ponopacific.com, contact us at 8086817686 or via email at ponojobs@ponopacific.com.

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