Kankakee Sands Illinois Restoration Technician
Nature(29 days ago)
About this role
The Kankakee Sands Restoration Technician is a short-term, full-time field role based at the Kankakee Sands preserve (Illinois/Indiana) supporting large-scale prairie, wetland, and savanna restoration. The position contributes to on-the-ground conservation work across an 8,000+ acre restoration and offers practical experience in field operations and habitat stewardship. The role lasts approximately six months starting around May and includes multiple openings.
Required Skills
- Prescribed Fire
- Plant Transplanting
- Seed Harvesting
- Invasive Control
- Chainsaw Operation
- Herbicide Application
- UTV Operation
- GPS GIS
- Trail Maintenance
- Visitor Engagement
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- First Aid
- CPR
- Herbicide Certification
- Pesticide Certification
- NWCG FFT2 (or willing to obtain)
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