Join Cardno's Restoration Services team to play an integral role in managing nuisance and exotic vegetation in WCA's, STA's, canals, and conservation lands.

Job Description:

Enjoy exploring Florida's beautiful outdoor environment? Cardno is seeking experienced Wetland & Lake Management Technicians or Trainees. Cardno is willing to train hard working, diligent and reliable individuals with the right attitude to make working at Cardno their career. Daily work tasks include traversing wetlands, lakes and ponds, treating nuisance exotic plant species and algae. Operating a boat, UTV/ATV and 4-wheel drive pickups are a daily occurrence. Projects will involve technical field work in hot and humid conditions. A typical work day consists of 8 hours in-the-field performing plant management techniques, although, in accordance with the requirements of specific assignments, may include longer hours. This position may require occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

> Implementing wetland and lake management techniques at the ground level under the direction of a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager

> Herbicide application to targeted nuisance/exotic plants using a boat, backpack, and/or UTV
> Accurate documentation of daily field activities and organization of materials
> Compliance with all company and client safety requirements
> Adherence to corporate policies, operate through the proper management channels, and act in the best interest of the company

Basic Qualifications:

> High School Diploma or equivalent
> Ability to traverse wet and/or rugged terrain in diverse, sometimes inclement, weather conditions while carrying up to 50 lbs.
> Ability to swim
> Experience operating basic hand tools and smaller equipment such as backpack sprayers, augers, chainsaws, and/or brushcutters
> Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
> Availability and willingness to travel overnight and adaptable to schedule changes upon short notice, is a plus
> Must be able to work in an environment where safety is at the forefront of all operations
> Technicians will be given the opportunity to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certifications in Categories of Aquatics and Natural Areas
> Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive a company vehicle and an acceptable motor vehicle record
> Must be authorized to work in U.S. without company sponsorship

Desired Qualifications:

> Experience in native and invasive species plant identification
> Experience working or recreating in the Florida Environment

> Experience operating equipment such as ATVs/UTVs, boats, airboats, tractors, chippers, and/or skid steers
> Experience with herbicide handling, application, and application equipment
> Knowledge and/or experience in exotic plant species and lake management techniques
> Experience in map reading, GIS, and/or operating a GPS
> Standard First Aid, CPR, and/or Red Card

Equal Opportunity statement for US based applicants

Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Cardno employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Cardno and approved by the Cardno Talent Acquisition Team.