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FOREST KEEPER/FORESTRY WORKER
We have created a new position for a Forest Keeper. The hope the person who fulfills this position will be the right candidate to eventually grow into the Asst. Forest Manager.
This position is located on Oahu in our forests at Gunstock Ranch, Laie and at our Haleiwa forest location (Halemano Gulch area).
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative is a NON-PROFIT reforestation organization. We are not a commercial landscape company. Our mission is to revitalize Hawaii’s bio-diverse native/endemic eco-system by reforesting our aina one acre at a time. To date, we have planted over 600,000 native & endemic trees and removed invasive species. Our goal is survival rate, NOT just to plant tree today.
Looking for a dependable, honest, hard-working team member willing to bust their butt daily. Must be highly motivated, adaptable to a wide variety of changing work tasks, possess an eagerness to learn, able to work under a variety of environmental conditions (especially heat). Most days are physically demanding. Must be a positive, passionate, motivated, self-directed individual able to work well with fellow staff, communicate respectfully, take pride in their work and take care of equipment as if it were their own.
RESPONSIBILITIES
seed collection, propagule banking, propagation of native and endemic plant species, nursery/greenhouse management, out-planting, monitoring of project success, and data collection, taking care of a bio-diverse native/endemic forest, non-native invasive species control, identify tree insects and diseases, fence construction and general maintenance, mulching, land clearing, invasive removal, irrigation, weed whacking and other general project implementation.
Not going to lie. The work is hard! It’s hot! We love, appreciate, and value our team members but you won’t get a daily trophy or reward for just showing up and doing your job.
You aren’t maintaining a garden at someone else's house, or picking pineapple for others to eat. You’ll be helping to build a legacy for Hawaii, for the next generation – helping to plant native/endemic Hawaiian trees, removing invasives, and managing a bio-diverse native/endemic forest!
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferable looking for a full-time worker but will consider part-time
Must be familiar with grounds-keeping tools: weed whackers, shovel, auger, ride-on mower.
Knowledge of all proper safety equipment and tools.
Absolute mandatory to understand and value the need to take care of the equipment.
Ability to commute to Laie and Haleiwa (and have valid driver’s license)
Basic knowledge and use of technology necessary (ie: able to communicate via text and email; ability to log data and keep a calendar)
Be able to pass a background check drug test. Zero tolerance for ILLEGAL drug use.
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
INTEGRITY IS MANDATORY
Great to have but not mandatory:
Knowledge of irrigation systems a plus
Basic carpentry and mechanical knowledge a plus.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of native, endemic, indigenous, canoe and invasive species and be able to identify a plus.
COMPENSATION
Starting pay $18.50 per hour for 90-day probationary period. This probationary period may be shorter if performance exceeds expectations; however, it is not guaranteed for promotion if expectations to fulfill the position are not met. After probation, if you meet or exceed expectations, pay rate will increase up to annual salary of $41,600 ($20.00 per hour).
PART-TIME/FULL TIME
This is a permanent position - not temporary; however, while we prefer to hire a full-time employee, if the right candidate is not avail full-time, it potentially can be modified to part-time position.
BENEFITS
Full employer paid medical insurance – we do not make our employees pay a percentage
Ability to grow within the company
Vacancy caducado!