Field Technician

The Field Technician position is a seasonal, full-time position as a part of The Land Conservancy’s 4-Person Field Crew that is an integral part of the on-the-ground implementation of restoration and stewardship projects. The Field Technician works under the daily direction of the Field Supervisor and the Restoration Program Manager, with frequent coordination with the Field Coordinator, Preserve Program Manager, and the Stewardship Director. The anticipated length of the Field Technician position is from October 26th, 2026 through April 23rd, 2027, but ending dates may be extended or subject to change depending on project needs and/or funding. In addition to paid holidays, there will be unpaid time off during the week of Thanksgiving (November 23rd through November 29th, 2026) and two weeks at the end of year (December 22nd through January 3rd, 2027). The main duties of the job include invasive plant management, native plantings and maintenance, stewardship tasks, and facilities and equipment maintenance. Experience as part of a team working in a professional outdoor environment. Ability to adapt to challenging work environments as a team to perform tasks in an efficient and thorough manner. Motivates fellow crew members and encourages positive and productive work environment. Willingness to work with and spray herbicide/chemicals on a regular basis. Ability to read and understand warning labels and follow instructions on equipment, restrictions on the use of chemicals, and training documents related to the use of equipment and chemicals. Experience with the use of hand tools such as shovels and hoes, and power tools such as drills and saws. Experience with mechanical equipment – ability to safely start, run, and make minor repairs. Experience in the area of plant installation, irrigation, and landscape maintenance. Ability to safely drive 4-wheel drive trucks and OHV’s on rough, narrow, steep, or sandy terrain. Ability to walk 5 miles per day in the dune environment. This includes walking on soft ground and climbing steep sand dune hillsides with a backpack sprayer and/or other field equipment. Ability to lift 35 lbs. repeatedly as part of daily activities. Ability to manage one’s susceptibility to allergies that could result from exposure to dust or pollen. Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Special Access to LCSLO Properties Location 1137 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Closing Date 09/07/2026 Date Position Available 26/10/2026 The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is a local, private, non-profit land trust working to conserve and care for the diverse wildlands, farms, and ranches of the Central Coast. We connect people to the land and to each other. The organization strives to create a fun, inspiring, and family–friendly work environment with flexible work hours, a team-oriented structure, and good benefits. The organization has received the 2024 Blue Diamond Family-Friendly Workplace award, the highest available, from SLO County’s Chamber of Commerce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Weed Science Society