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The Nature Conservancy What We Can Achieve Together: The Kankakee Sands Field and Maintenance Technician main duties include controlling invasive plant species, using such equipment as backpack/UTV sprayers, brush cutters, and/or chainsaws; equipment maintenance, prep, and repair; and facilities and preserve infrastructure maintenance and repair, including upkeep of trails, fencing, signs, corral. They will participate as part of our burn crew to implement prescribed fire; assist with monitoring, recordkeeping, and surveys; and use Field Maps/GIS to collect and map data. May participate in events, interact with visitors, and work with volunteers. Responsibilities & Scope: Work under close or infrequent supervision, in a team environment. Work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult/ hazardous terrain, under physically demanding circumstances requiring considerable physical exertion/muscular...