Job Mission
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.
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.
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.
LINK TO APPLY: https://jobs.lever.co/Terraformation/4e4d9f70-e8ab-48e6-adce-06bd9406d0fe
Job Type: Full-Time / 40hrs a week
Location: North-West Hawaiʻi Island (Kona/Waimea/Kohala)
Salary: $20-24 per hour, plus equity and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays etc.) depending on location and experience.
Responsibilities:
-Working cohesively with managers and peers to successfully implement restoration projects
-Planting, maintaining, and monitoring restoration plants in the field (including fertilizing, mulching, hand weeding, hand watering, and reporting)
-Controlling weeds by hand, with herbicides, or using tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, weed whackers, and mowers
-Handling pesticides appropriately
-Moving rocks and hand-picking in the field as needed
-Checking and repairing fence lines
-Performing light maintenance on equipment and machinery
-Setting up, maintaining, and checking irrigation lines as necessary
-Recording GPS locations of outplantings
-Keeping the base yard, company vehicles, and storage areas organized and clean (including emptying trash and recycling, pressure washing, and decontamination)
-Documenting and reporting field conditions and completed tasks to the field supervisor/manager daily
-Participating in all required meetings and trainings (in-person and remote)
-Following guidelines and instructions closely
-Conducting Terraware app product testing as needed
-Attending Terraformation community events as needed
-Assisting with nursery tasks such as up-potting, spraying, hand watering, and daily observations as needed
Minimum Qualifications
-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
Preferred Qualifications
-Ability to identify common native plants
-Experience in the field of conservation in Hawaiʻi
-Understanding of Hawaiian culture, particularly as it relates to ecosystem restoration
-Passion for addressing climate change and embracing the role of native plant propagation in carbon sequestration and restoring balance between humans and the environment
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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.
