Field Worker Kauai

Kauai Field Worker

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawaiis 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 Kauai. 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, ohana (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 QUA​LIFICATIONS

• 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 QU​ALIFICATIONS

• Fence construction experience
• Tree felling experience
• Interest in preserving Hawaiis 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 HawaiÊ»i 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:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person