Job description
Kauaʻi Field Worker
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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 Kauaʻi. 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 Iwill 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 occasionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
· Fence construction experience
· 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 to start (dependent upon weather, project/crew availability). This position requires a flexible schedule, such as the ability to work 1-2+ weeks at a time, and be down from work for similar times. Building the appropriate crew could lead to full-time work (we have the work, need the crew/leadership ability to run consistently).
COMPENSATION
Depends on experience/qualifications and project
Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person