Restoration Technician II - Paw Paw, United States - The Pizzo Group

Description

Job Description

Description:

Mid-level position performing and aiding Restoration Team Leader with supervision of extensive fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions. Work will include conducting administrative tasks in the field; loading and unloading material and equipment from trucks and other vehicles; operating vehicles and other large equipment; directing field operations when delegated; and performing brush or tree clearing and other site preparation activities using small engine equipment and hand tools; the installation of plants, seed and erosion control materials; stewardship activities including mowing, hand pulling, herbicide application and prescribed fire. Work requires the handling of herbicides, fertilizers, oils, fuels and other various chemical products.

Hours:

The normal work schedule for all employees is 8 to 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday and/or Sunday. Supervisors will advise employees of the times their schedules will normally begin and end. Staffing needs, weather conditions, and operational demands often necessitate variations in starting and ending times as well as variations in the total hours that may be scheduled each day and week.

Travel:

Light – Moderate, based on the project location in the Midwest, may require occasional extended overnight stays in remote locations.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company guidelines and policies

• Represent the Pizzo brand of quality and professionalism in your daily work and interaction with others

• Apply training to daily work

• Carry out various laborious duties as directed by your Supervisor in a safe and efficient manner

• Maintain a clean and safe work space at all times

• Maintain issued clothing, equipment and tools in good working order, provide timely replacements or repairs as required
o Report lost, damaged or malfunctioning equipment and tools to your supervisor at the end of each workday (even if you already repaired it)

• Accurately measure and mix herbicides for application, two-cycle fuel and drip torch fuel

• Accurately keep track of your daily material usage
o Report daily material usage to your supervisor at the end of each workday

• Conduct in-field training of standard KSAs to new and advancing team members

• At the end of each work day prepare vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools and materials/supplies so that they are cleaned, repaired, re-stocked, organized and ready for the next day's operations

• At the end of each work day clean and organize the facility
Periodic Responsibilities:

• Supervise team activities in the absence of the Restoration Team Leader

• Communicate with clients and/or the general public in the absence of the Restoration Team Leader

Job Description:

• Supervise the mixing of herbicides for application, two-cycle fuel and drip torch fuel

• When delegated by the Restoration Team Leader, at the end of each work day compile, record and submit to your Supervisor total team hours worked, total material usage, specific tasks completed, damaged/malfunctioning equipment and other relevant information on the appropriate forms
o Ensure that any work outside of the approved scope of services is approved, documented and processed according to established guidelines or as per project specific requirements
o Throughout the day photo document site issues, significant improvements, or other relevant details

• Attend required training sessions, certification programs or participate in self-study as required

• Prepare, inspect, maintain and operate vehicles and/or other machinery as directed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficient in the English language (written and spoken)

• Proficient in basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, decimals and fractions)

• Functional in basic geometric functions (area, volume and angles)

• Proficient in basic measurement units (inches, feet, ounces, pounds), techniques and tools (tape measures, measuring wheel)

• Completed the following Pizzo Training Programs:
o Orientation/Drivers Training
o Ecological Concepts
o Natural Areas Installation
o Natural Areas Stewardship

•Herbicide Mixing

•Herbicide Sprayer Operation
o Plant Identification – Basic
o Plant Identification – Intermediate
o Chainsaw Operation & Safety
o Small Engine Operation, Maintenance and Repair
o Plan and Specification Reading, Contract/Project Documentation

• Plant ID Level I pass w/85% or better
o 10 Invasive/Weed ID Test
o 10 Herbaceous Native ID Test
o 10 Woody Native ID Test

• Plant ID Level II passing w/85% or better
o 25 Invasive/Weed ID Test
o 50 Herbaceous Native ID Test
o 25 Woody Native ID Test

Required Certifications:

• Valid State of Illinois driver's license

• State of Illinois Pesticide Operators License

• Current in First Aid/CPR

• I100/S130/S190 firefighter certification

• OSHA 10-hour

Expected Physical Demands:

Exert up to one-hundred pounds (100 lbs.) of force occasionally, up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.) of force frequently and/or up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.) of force constantly to move or carry objects; bend the body downward and forward with bent legs at the knees to come to rest on knee or knees; bend the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine; extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands; display finger dexterity in picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling and perceiving attributes of objects (such as size, shape, temperature or texture); ability to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time (driving and/or riding in a vehicle); ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word accurately, quickly and loudly; ability to hear and perceive the nature of sounds; observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point; demonstrate clarity of three-dimensional vision with the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are; and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Expected Work Conditions:

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors throughout the year and may yield exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by the weather; exposure to non-weather related extreme temperatures or conditions; exposure to wildfire; exposure to overhead or falling hazards such as tree branches in a woodland; exposure to poisonous plants and/or wildlife; contact with water or other liquids; exposure to loud and/or extended noises; exposure to fumes, smoke, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases and allergens that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or the skin; and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Work may be performed in or near bodies of water, on rough terrain, on or near steep slopes. Work may require working with or around sharp objects, machinery with moving parts and/or vehicles.

Safety:

Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal. As an employee, you have a legal right to a safe and healthy workplace. At Pizzo, you may be asked to read the workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards. Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear/use the required protective equipment while working. Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the

employer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer. You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H/S perspective or render first aid. Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their family's safe daily.

Please Note:

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.