Field Worker

Full time @Pono Pacific Land Management in Groundwork /Landscaping

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Apply Before : June 10, 2026
Salary: $18.00 / Hourly

Job Detail

Job ID 16100
Career Level Open
Experience Less Than 1 Year
Qualifications Open

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawaiʻi, including:

Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance
Invasive species eradication
Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction
Predator and ungulate control
Trail construction & maintenance

We are currently seeking applicants for the Field Worker I position on Maui. A Field Worker I carries out general conservation field work under close supervision by a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager. The ideal candidate will exhibit the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility. A Field Worker I will act in the best interest of the company, act in the best interest of other employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Reliable vehicle or other reliable form of transportation
Ability to read, write, and understand (English) equipment and product labels for safety
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Follow directions while working in small groups or independently
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
Maintain excellent communication, verbal and written (English)
Willing and able to perform physically challenging work in harsh conditions for 8-10 hours a day
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to safely handle, mix, and apply herbicide, following instructions and/or product labels
Ability to camp in remote areas for multiple days at a time and/or travel occasionally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fence construction experience
Tree felling experience
Interest in preserving Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and ecosystems
Familiarity with both native and invasive species identification
Familiarity operating power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.
State of Hawaiʻi Pesticide Applicator license
Experience operating/working with machinery (excavator, skid steer, etc.)
Helicopter (passenger) experience

SCHEDULE

Part-time to start (dependent upon weather, project/crew availability). This position requires a flexible schedule, such as the ability to work 1-2+ weeks at a time and be down from work for similar times. Building the appropriate crew could lead to full-time work (we have the work, need the crew/leadership ability to run consistently).

COMPENSATION

Depends on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $18 per hour)

Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding. To apply, please email ponojobs@ponopacific.com with your current cover letter and resume.

https://www.ponopacific.com/about-us/opportunities/