Restoration Technician (Temporary through Sept. 15th - Dec. 31st)

Job Mission:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Restoration Technician to join our agroforestry team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and care of our tropical fruit and nut orchards in the Hilo area. This position works alongside our other crew members in the field and will be starting and ending the day in Wainaku. Occasional travel to other locations on Hawaii Island (i.e. Kona/west side or Waimea) will be required for team meetings and to support projects outside of the regular sites.

Full-Time (40hs/week), Temporary through Sept. 15th - Dec. 31st with the possibility of extension.

Salary: $21 an hour. Plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO etc.)

Location: Hawaii Island, mostly Wainaku to Honomu. Start and end day at the base yard in Wainaku.

Must have a valid Hawaii Driver’s License and clean driving record. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pruning: Perform regular pruning to maintain tree health, enhance fruit production, and manage the overall structure of trees in the orchard.
• Mowing: Operate mowing equipment to manage ground cover, ensuring a tidy and accessible orchard environment.
• Brush Clearing: Clear brush and undergrowth to maintain orchard boundaries and reduce fire hazards.
• Harvesting: Assist with the harvesting of tropical fruits and nuts, ensuring the produce is collected efficiently and safely.
• Weed-Whacking: Utilize weed-whackers to control weeds around trees and in other designated areas.
• Nut Hauling and Loading: Transport harvested nuts from the orchard to storage areas, including loading and unloading as needed.
• Attend team meetings

Desired Qualifications

• Experience Operating Equipment: Must have experience operating tractors and small engine equipment, including weed-whackers and chainsaws.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure proper care of orchard trees and equipment.
• Safety Consciousness: Awareness and adherence to safety protocols, especially when operating machinery and handling heavy loads.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members while also being self-motivated to complete tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous farming experience, preferably in an orchard setting.
• Basic knowledge of tropical fruit and nut tree care.
• Familiarity with sustainable farming practices.

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide. Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives. 

Terraformation’s mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.