Forest Conservation Worker, River Wildlife

Forest Conservation Worker, River Wildlife 

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The Forest Conservation Workers ensure that forests are healthy, productive, and sustainable for future generations. Forest Conservation Worker helps maintain and enhance our forests, prairies, trails, recreational properties, and guest experience areas. This position combines land stewardship, habitat management, outdoor recreation support, and property maintenance across River Wildlife and related properties. The role also supports River Wildlife's upland bird hunting and pheasant hunting operations. This is a guest-facing position that requires flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak hunting and recreation seasons.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain trails and roads throughout Kohler.
  
• Maintain areas around River Wildlife Lodge and select cabins.
  
• Snow removal as directed.
  
• Respond to forest emergencies, such as wildfires, floods, or landslides.
  
• Plant seedlings to restore forested areas and prevent erosion.
  
• Clear brush, debris, and invasive species from trails, roadsides, and other areas.
  
• Count and measure trees and selecting trees for harvesting or removal based on size, type, or grade.
  
• Assist with surveys to assess forest health, tree growth, and other ecological factors.
  
• Operate equipment as intended and safely.
  
• Assist with structures to control water, erosion, and soil leaching.
  
• Assist with measures to protect sensitive habitats and ensure the sustainability of forest ecosystems.
  
• Maintain landscapes around River Wildlife Property
  
• Assist Management as deemed necessary
  
• Responsible for monitoring River Wildlife lands to maintain exclusive and proper use by members.

This is a part-time position. Hours vary between 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Skills/Requirements

• A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement.
  
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
  
• Desire to work in forest ecology, wildlife management, resource conservation, forest management technology or related field preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $17.50 - $19.50 The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .