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Terraformation

HI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Our Internal Forestry Operations team leads our mission, demonstrating how even remote places can ... Plant, maintain, and monitor restoration plants in the field, including fertilizing, mulching, hand ...

Terraformation

HI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Our Internal Forestry Operations team leads our mission, demonstrating how even remote places can ... Plant, maintain, and monitor restoration plants in the field, including fertilizing, mulching, hand ...

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Company Description The mission of the Environment and Planning Division is to protect, restore ... The division is responsible for citywide urban forestry, ecological and horticulture initiatives.

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY

$40 - $101/hr

The mission of the Environment and Planning Division is to protect, restore, expand and manage New ... The division is responsible for citywide urban forestry, ecological and horticulture initiatives.

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY · On-site

$40 - $101/hr

The mission of the Environment and Planning Division is to protect, restore, expand and manage New ... The division is responsible for citywide urban forestry, ecological and horticulture initiatives.

State of Nevada (NV)

FORESTER 3

Carson City, NV

$64K - $95K/yr

Job Summary The Nevada Division of Forestry is seeking a Resource Management Officer - Forester 3 ... This position will coordinate wildfire hazard mitigation, restoration, and natural resource ...

The State of Arizona

District Forester

Chino Valley, AZ

$72K - $83K/yr

This work includes forestry projects on private, state, and federal lands for wildfire mitigation, forest health, and watershed restoration. The incumbent will have functional, administrative, and ...

The State of Arizona

FORESTER

Chino Valley, AZ · On-site +1

$21.14 - $29.50/hr

Projects include, but are not limited to, hazardous fuel reduction, forest health improvement, and watershed restoration. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based ...

Wiregrass Ecological Associates

Forester

Hayward, WI · On-site

If you are passionate about forest management, conservation, and ecosystem restoration and have the qualifications we seek, we encourage you to apply. Primary Duties: * Perform and oversee timber ...

Colorado State University

Forester - Open Pool

Forest, VA · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Support and administer grant and cost-share program delivery at the project level (e.g., Colorado Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation, Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program, State ...

Colorado State University

Forester - Open Pool

Salida, CO · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Support and administer grant and cost-share program delivery at the project level (e.g., Colorado Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation, Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program, State ...

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Restoration Technician

HI • On-site

Terraformation
Environmental Consulting Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Terraformationexternal

$23 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Mission

Terraformation is seeking a Restoration Technician to implement and care for forestry projects across Hawaiʻi. Our Internal Forestry Operations team leads our mission, demonstrating how even remote places can inspire innovative solutions for a greener future. In this role, you’ll support reforestation efforts by implementing and maintaining projects that showcase the effectiveness of our methods and equipment.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position requiring consistency and care at every stage of project development. We’re looking for someone who enjoys fieldwork, values efficiency, and is passionate about restoring native Hawaiian forests.

This role involves travel between multiple work sites across Hawaiʻi Island, making driving an essential function (motor vehicle records will be reviewed upon hire and annually). Work may occur on lands with threatened and endangered species, requiring strict adherence to protocols and high standards of environmental stewardship.

Fieldwork is typically team-based, so strong collaboration and a positive attitude are essential. At the same time, the ability to work independently and stay self-motivated is important. As a startup, Terraformation also values flexibility and curiosity - you may support additional tasks such as nursery work, seed collection and banking, infrastructure, or agroforestry.

Please Note: This is an evergreen position. Although we may not currently have an active opening, this role is frequently hired for throughout the year. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would like to be considered for future opportunities as they arise.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs a week)

Location:  North-West Hawaiʻi Island (Kona/Waimea/Kohala). Employee will report to either our Kona or Waimea site and then carpool in a work vehicle to the field. 

Salary: $23-25 per hour, plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave) plus equity (depending on location and experience)

Responsibilities

  • Work cohesively with managers and peers to successfully implement restoration projects

  • Plant, maintain, and monitor restoration plants in the field, including fertilizing, mulching, hand weeding, hand watering, reporting, etc.

  • Perform weed control by hand, with herbicides, or using tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, weed whackers, and mowers

  • Handle pesticides appropriately

  • Move rocks in the field, as needed

  • Check and repair fence lines

  • Perform light maintenance on equipment and machinery

  • Set up, maintain, and monitor irrigation lines, where necessary

  • Record GPS locations of outplantings

  • Keep the base yard, company vehicles, and storage areas organized and clean, including emptying trash and recycling, pressure washing, decontamination, etc.

  • Document and report field conditions and completed tasks to the field supervisor daily

  • Participate in all required trainings (in person and remotely)

  • Follow guidelines and instructions closely

  • Assist with nursery tasks such as up-potting, spraying, hand watering, and daily observations

  • Attend Terraformation community events

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of forestry fieldwork experience

  • Experience operating power tools and field equipment

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in both dry and wet conditions

  • Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to identify common native plants

  • Experience in conservation work in Hawaiʻi

  • Understanding of Hawaiian culture and its connection to ecosystem restoration

  • Passion for addressing climate change and understanding the critical role of native plant propagation in carbon sequestration and restoring ecological balance

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide. 

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives. 

Terraformation’s mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.