Job description
General Forestry Laborer Job Posting - Invasive Species Control
The Cortland, NY office of FORECON, Inc. has immediate openings for highly-motivated, seasonal General Forestry Laborers. Opportunity for full-time employment dependent upon skills and job performance.
Principal Duties Include:
- Herbicide application
- Site preparation and tree planting
- Other duties pertaining to our current land management accounts, as well as industrial and private clients
Principal Requirements include:
- Basic identification of common native and invasive herbaceous and woody species.
- Must be able to lift/carry items and equipment weighing 40lbs. or less.
- Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools, including hatchets, shovels, pick-axes, etc.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of office software: Word; Excel; Access and PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.
A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet company and client needs are essential. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in forestry/natural resources, environmental or biology is not required, but preferred.
FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary full service consulting forestry firm operating out of five (5) offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Falconer, NY. Our clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners. Please visit our website: http://www.foreconinc.com.
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Type of work:
- Other
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
- No
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are strictly adhering to NY/PA/WV COVID-related regulations and guidance on social distancing and personal hygiene requirements.
Work Location: In person
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