Field Worker Lanai

Conservation Field Worker I (Lanai) 

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. 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 

• Fully vaccinated for COVID 19 
• 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 

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

SCHEDULE 

• Full 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: $18 per hour) 

Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding. To apply, please email, pono[email protected], with your current cover letter and resume.