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Environmental Technician | Cincinnati, OH

Davey Resource Group, a Davey Company, is seeking persons interested in natural resources careers, as an Environmental Technician. DRG provides a full array of horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, and streambank restoration as well as traditional landscape maintenance to clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midwest.

Selected candidates will work collaboratively as part of a team. Work is 100% field-based, labor intensive, and often in inclement weather and in rugged terrain, and may involve using heavy equipment, such as spray rigs, backpack sprayers, augers, chain saws, mowers, etc Typical work week is Monday through Friday 7am-5pm (10 hour days, 40 hours per week, potential for overtime). Weather dependent for certain tasks. Normal work day consists of: reporting to an office at set time, participating in daily stretches, assisting with loading supplies and equipment, riding in a company vehicle to worksite, perform/achieve worksite's daily goal, riding back to the office and assisting with unloading. Position involves a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, herbicide application, native plant and seed installation, streambank, lake shore, ravine, and bluff stabilization and restoration, traditional landscape management and other types of habitat restoration. The position is full time, but depends on workload and weather conditions.

Desired qualifications:

1. Possession of or be willing to obtain an Ohio and Kentucky Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicators License is required.
2. Native plant identification is a plus.
3. Training in chain saw, brush saw, and 4x4 ATV/UTV is beneficial.
4. An associates degree in biology, botany, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields is preferred. Active students are encouraged to apply. Seasonal positions are available.
5. Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Google Productivity Suite.
6. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have a good driving record, and be able to report directly to the work site.
7. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills, and a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

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