HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Orange County team in Irvine. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist with removal of unwanted plant material (weed removal)
- Assist with planting of trees and shrubs (seeds, cutting, container stock)
- Assist with digging and compaction of irrigation trenches
- Assistance with the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
- Assistance with installation and maintenance of fencing
- Assistance with grading and leveling
- Work safely
- Trash collection and pick up
- Mix and apply herbicides
- Ability to operate and maintain small gasoline powered equipment
- Perform manual work
- Proper planting techniques
- Safe and proper use of hand tools
- Proper method of operating motorized equipment
- Safe and effective use of herbicides (mixing, loading, application, cleaning, etc.)
- Irrigation repair and troubleshooting
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying terrain
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ yrs. General Labor Experience or related experience
- 1+ yrs. Landscaping Experience or related experience
- Be safety minded
- Must have strong communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather patterns
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a PLUS
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
Compensation
Hourly wages are $17-21.75, depending on experience. Excellent benefits package included.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening and driving record verification. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates must send resume via email to karlal@helixepi.com and/or fax: 619-462-0552.
HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.