Job Details

Join a company that is involved in many diverse operations in one of the most beautiful places in Hawai'i. Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i has enjoyed a proud past and looks forward to an exciting future. A team committed to Hawai'i . . its history, community, visitors & each other. Be a part of it! Share with our guests the beauty, history and culture of Hawai'i!

Location: On-Site – Hakipu ʻ u, Kualoa, and Ka ʻ a ʻ awa, HI

Relocation Package: None

Schedule: Full-time; open availability, including weekends and holidays, is required. Fieldwork takes place in multiple ahupua ʻ a, and flexibility is required for changing priorities or weather conditions.

Position Summary

The Rangeland Technician plays a vital role in supporting Kualoa Ranch's cattle grazing operations and silvopasture program by maintaining healthy forage systems and managing native forestry trees within pasture environments. This position requires hands-on fieldwork across diverse terrain, including weed control, tree care, pasture establishment, fencing, and equipment maintenance. Working closely with the Stewardship and Livestock teams, the technician helps ensure the long-term productivity and ecological integrity of Kualoa's rangelands.

Key Responsibilities

Pasture & Forage Management

• Conduct herbicide applications across pastures to control broadleaf weeds while maintaining desirable grass species.
• Manually remove invasive or undesirable plants using hand tools and small engine equipment.
• Sow and establish desirable forage in new or degraded pasture areas.
• Maintain accurate records of weed control and seeding activities as directed.
• Prepare sites and assist with the outplanting of native forestry species such as koa within pasture systems.
• Construct and maintain small protective fences around individual trees.
• Conduct regular maintenance on outplanted trees, including trimming, watering, and weeding.

Field Equipment Use & Maintenance

• Safely operate and maintain small engine equipment such as weedwhackers and chainsaws.
• Follow protocols for herbicide storage, transport, and use.
• Maintain an organized and safe workspace at field sites and baseyards.

Cross-Departmental Support

• Collaborate with Stewardship and Livestock teams on joint field projects as needed.
• Assist in fencing, paddock maintenance, and rangeland restoration efforts.
• Utilize GPS units and field maps to locate work sites and document tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform strenuous outdoor labor in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot sun, wind, and rain.
• Must be able to wear PPE for extended periods, including respirators and eye protection during herbicide applications.
• Capable of hiking and working on uneven, rocky, or steep terrain while carrying tools and equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and use of hand and power tools required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience performing physical outdoor labor on a regular basis.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract that meets company requirements.
• Ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles on rough terrain.
• Working knowledge of small engine equipment such as weedwhackers and chainsaws.
• Willingness to learn new skills, including safe herbicide use, pasture plant ID, and GPS navigation.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and execute tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Physical coordination and stamina to perform fieldwork in remote pasture areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with native Hawaiian plants and invasive species common to rangeland environments.
• Experience in pasture management, fencing, or silvopasture systems.
• Prior training in pesticide safety or natural resource fieldwork.
• Comfort working around livestock and livestock-related infrastructure.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i is proud to be a drug free and equal opportunity employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.