Restoration Technician

Terraformation is seeking a Restoration Technician to implement and care for forestry projects across Hawaiʻi. Our Internal Forestry Operations team leads our mission, demonstrating how even remote places can inspire innovative solutions for a greener future. In this role, you’ll support reforestation efforts by implementing and maintaining projects that showcase the effectiveness of our methods and equipment. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position requiring consistency and care at every stage of project development. We’re looking for someone who enjoys fieldwork, values efficiency, and is passionate about restoring native Hawaiian forests.

Responsibilities

Work cohesively with managers and peers to successfully implement restoration projects; Plant, maintain, and monitor restoration plants in the field, including fertilizing, mulching, hand weeding, hand watering, reporting, etc.; Perform weed control by hand, with herbicides, or using tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, weed whackers, and mowers; Handle pesticides appropriately; Move rocks in the field, as needed; Check and repair fence lines; Perform light maintenance on equipment and machinery; Set up, maintain, and monitor irrigation lines, where necessary; Record GPS locations of outplantings; Keep the base yard, company vehicles, and storage areas organized and clean, including emptying trash and recycling, pressure washing, decontamination, etc.; Document and report field conditions and completed tasks to the field supervisor daily; Participate in all required trainings (in person and remotely); Follow guidelines and instructions closely; Assist with nursery tasks such as up-potting, spraying, hand watering, and daily observations; Attend Terraformation community events

Requirements

3+ years of forestry fieldwork experience; Experience operating power tools and field equipment; Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in both dry and wet conditions; Valid driver’s license required

Nice to have

Ability to identify common native plants; Experience in conservation work in Hawaiʻi; Understanding of Hawaiian culture and its connection to ecosystem restoration; Passion for addressing climate change and understanding the critical role of native plant propagation in carbon sequestration and restoring ecological balance

Benefits

medical; dental; vision; 401k; PTO; paid holidays; sick leave; equity