Field Technician

Description of Duties

The Field Technician position is a seasonal (6-Months, temporary), full time position as a member 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. Field Technician duties include invasive plant management utilizing herbicide, land stewardship and maintenance, native plantings and landscape maintenance, and other tasks as directed.
The Field Technician position runs from October 14th, 2025 to April 24th, 2026. The exact duration of the position may change based on project need and/or funding.
Compensation will range $20 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Please visit our website for the full job description and instructions for applying at www.lcslo.org/jobs

Preferred Qualifications
1. Knowledge of the native plants and animals of California and San Luis Obispo Area. Ability to learn and identify plants and record field observations in field log.
2. College degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies or related field. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
3. Current CPR and First Aid, Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder.
4. Prior experience in carpentry, fence construction, and building maintenance.
5. Experience and knowledge of trail construction and maintenance.
6. Ability to safely drive vehicles with a manual transmission, trailers, and vehicles with limited visibility.

Type of position

(Seasonal) Stewardship

Salary

$20-22 DOE

Benefits

This is a full-time, seasonal position that includes: Three (3) days or 24 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) per season and paid holidays, special property access,

Location

1137 Pacific St Suite A, SLO, CA 93401,

Closing Date

09/16/2025

Date Position Available

14/10/2025
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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.