Careers

We’re currently hiring! FORECON’s Cortland, NY team seeks several highly motivated candidates for our growing operations in central New York.

 

SEASONAL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS - this position does not require a college degree, is a seasonal position (40 hours per week, or more), and offers opportunity for full-time employment dependent upon skills and job performance. The ideal candidates will reside near Cortland, NY.

 

Principal Duties Include: Safe and effective forestry herbicide application; Site preparation and tree planting; Other duties pertaining to our current land management, industrial and private clients.

 

Principal Requirements Include:

• Basic identification of common native and invasive herbaceous and woody species.
• Comfortable maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift/carry items and equipment weighing 40lbs. or less; and to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools, including hatchets, shovels, pick-axes, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.

 

Starting Compensation: $16.50 per hour; paid over-time.

 

If you’re interested, please email a resume to careers@foreconinc.com and include “Summer Forestry Work” in the subject line.

 

A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Basic forestry equipment and professional dues are provided by the company. Future advancement opportunities within the company, when available, are solely dependent upon qualifications and a proven ability to complete work accurately and on time, as well as working with clients and staff in a professional and productive manner. FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary full-service consulting forestry firm operating out of five (5) offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Falconer, NY. Our clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners.