<div><b>Job Mission</b></div><div><br></div><div>At Terraformation, we believe that restoring native ecosystems is one of the most powerful ways to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and safeguard cultural heritage. Hawaiʻi’s unique native forests are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world, and their restoration is critical for the resilience of both nature and community. By joining our team, you will directly contribute to this mission, helping to restore these native forests on degraded lands.</div><div><br></div><div>Terraformation is seeking a Restoration Technician to support the implementation and care of reforestation projects across Hawaiʻi. Our Internal Forestry Operations team leads this mission, demonstrating that even an island chain in the middle of the Pacific can inspire innovative solutions for a sustainable and resilient future.</div><div><br></div><div>As a Restoration Technician, you will play a critical role in carrying out Terraformation’s reforestation projects. Your work on the ground will not only help restore native Hawaiian forests but also demonstrate the effectiveness of our methods and equipment globally.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Location:</b>  North-West Hawaiʻi Island (Kona/Waimea/Kohala)</div><div><br></div><div><b>Salary:</b>  $20-24 per hour, plus equity and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays etc.) depending on location and experience. </div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Working cohesively with managers and peers to successfully implement restoration projects</li><li>Planting, maintaining, and monitoring restoration plants in the field (including fertilizing, mulching, hand weeding, hand watering, and reporting)</li><li>Controlling weeds by hand, with herbicides, or using tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, weed whackers, and mowers</li><li>Handling pesticides appropriately</li><li>Moving rocks and hand-picking in the field as needed</li><li>Checking and repairing fence lines</li><li>Performing light maintenance on equipment and machinery</li><li>Setting up, maintaining, and checking irrigation lines as necessary</li><li>Recording GPS locations of outplantings</li><li>Keeping the base yard, company vehicles, and storage areas organized and clean (including emptying trash and recycling, pressure washing, and decontamination)</li><li>Documenting and reporting field conditions and completed tasks to the field supervisor/manager daily</li><li>Participating in all required meetings and trainings (in-person and remote)</li><li>Following guidelines and instructions closely</li><li>Conducting Terraware app product testing as needed</li><li>Attending Terraformation community events as needed</li><li>Assisting with nursery tasks such as up-potting, spraying, hand watering, and daily observations as needed</li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3><ul><li>3+ years of forestry fieldwork experience</li><li>Experience operating power tools and field equipment</li><li>Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in both dry and wet conditions</li><li>Valid driver’s license</li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Ability to identify common native plants</li><li>Experience in the field of conservation in Hawaiʻi</li><li>Understanding of Hawaiian culture, particularly as it relates to ecosystem restoration</li><li>Passion for addressing climate change and embracing the role of native plant propagation in carbon sequestration and restoring balance between humans and the environment</li></ul><br>

<p>We&rsquo;re an early-stage startup that cares passionately about solving the climate crisis.</p>
<p>We believe that forests are the most effective, safe, and scalable carbon drawdown solution.</p>
<p>Our mission is to accelerate restoration of 3 billion acres of degraded lands to their native ecosystems, activating the most massive carbon drawdown effort on the planet. We help partners secure diverse native seed supply, tackle freshwater shortages with solar-powered desalination, design sustainable business plans, access high quality training, and more.</p>
<p>Read more at terraformation.com</p>

Restoration Technician

<div><b>Job Mission</b></div><div><br></div><div>At Terraformation, we believe that restoring native ecosystems is one of the most powerful ways to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and safeguard cultural heritage. Hawaiʻi’s unique native forests are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world, and their restoration is critical for the resilience of both nature and community. By joining our team, you will directly contribute to this mission, helping to restore these native forests on degraded lands.</div><div><br></div><div>Terraformation is seeking a Restoration Technician to support the implementation and care of reforestation projects across Hawaiʻi. Our Internal Forestry Operations team leads this mission, demonstrating that even an island chain in the middle of the Pacific can inspire innovative solutions for a sustainable and resilient future.</div><div><br></div><div>As a Restoration Technician, you will play a critical role in carrying out Terraformation’s reforestation projects. Your work on the ground will not only help restore native Hawaiian forests but also demonstrate the effectiveness of our methods and equipment globally.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Location:</b>&nbsp; North-West Hawaiʻi Island (Kona/Waimea/Kohala)</div><div><br></div><div><b>Salary:</b>&nbsp; $20-24 per hour, plus equity and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays etc.) depending on location and experience.&nbsp;</div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Working cohesively with managers and peers to successfully implement restoration projects</li><li>Planting, maintaining, and monitoring restoration plants in the field (including fertilizing, mulching, hand weeding, hand watering, and reporting)</li><li>Controlling weeds by hand, with herbicides, or using tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, weed whackers, and mowers</li><li>Handling pesticides appropriately</li><li>Moving rocks and hand-picking in the field as needed</li><li>Checking and repairing fence lines</li><li>Performing light maintenance on equipment and machinery</li><li>Setting up, maintaining, and checking irrigation lines as necessary</li><li>Recording GPS locations of outplantings</li><li>Keeping the base yard, company vehicles, and storage areas organized and clean (including emptying trash and recycling, pressure washing, and decontamination)</li><li>Documenting and reporting field conditions and completed tasks to the field supervisor/manager daily</li><li>Participating in all required meetings and trainings (in-person and remote)</li><li>Following guidelines and instructions closely</li><li>Conducting Terraware app product testing as needed</li><li>Attending Terraformation community events as needed</li><li>Assisting with nursery tasks such as up-potting, spraying, hand watering, and daily observations as needed</li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3><ul><li>3+ years of forestry fieldwork experience</li><li>Experience operating power tools and field equipment</li><li>Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in both dry and wet conditions</li><li>Valid driver’s license</li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Ability to identify common native plants</li><li>Experience in the field of conservation in Hawaiʻi</li><li>Understanding of Hawaiian culture, particularly as it relates to ecosystem restoration</li><li>Passion for addressing climate change and embracing the role of native plant propagation in carbon sequestration and restoring balance between humans and the environment</li></ul><br>

Restoration Technician

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