Land Survey Field Technician II

Base Pay $34.00 - $41.00 / Hour Job Category Architecture and Engineering Employee Type Regular (NE) (FT) Join Forest Lawn’s Architecture & Engineering team and take on a key role in the surveying and development of properties that serve generations of families. The Field Survey Technician II performs hands-on surveying activities across Forest Lawn’s memorial parks, providing accurate field data and documentation that support the planning, construction, and ongoing development of our properties. Working under the direction of a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, you’ll contribute to site surveys, construction layout, as-built documentation, field measurements, and other surveying projects. This role offers the opportunity to apply and further develop your technical expertise, exercise greater independence in the field, and collaborate with experienced engineering and surveying professionals on projects with a lasting impact across Forest Lawn. What You'll Be Doing Under the direction of the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, perform daily field surveying operations around the memorial parks, including but not limited to: detailed site surveys to determine existing site conditions, construction staking, as-builting of installed features (walls, flatwork, utilities, etc.). Operate GPS, Trimble Total stations, and Auto-levels to measure angles, distances, and elevations. Perform field calculations, measurements, and basic quality-control checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected survey data. Coordinate with office staff to input information sent and export collected field data to staff. Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies or issues encountered during field surveying activities and communicating findings to the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor. Review field data for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to office staff. Keep survey vehicle supplied with appropriate survey materials. Communicate effectively with the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, office staff, contractors, and other personnel encountered during field operations. Maintain accurate field notes, record measurements, and documentation. Operate Forest Lawn vehicles, survey equipment, and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner at all times. Requirements Minimum of 3+ years of field surveying experience. High school diploma or GED required. Degree from accredited land surveying or related program desired. Valid California Driver’s License, including state required levels of active auto insurance. Certification as LSIT desired. Demonstrated experience with Trimble Total Stations. Demonstrated experience with GNSS receivers. Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D. Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer. E-Verify Statement Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Summary Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association