Forest Nursery Technician: Grow Seedlings & Scout Fields

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Spring Mills (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Nursery Technician for the CN Penn Nursery in Spring Mills. The role supports seed testing, nursery production, field scouting, and seed collection to maintain forest health and quality nursery stock.

Responsibilities include recording data, operating nursery equipment, and ensuring safety in field and nursery work while contributing to conservation efforts across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in forest technology, or equivalent forestry education.
• Applicants may meet educational requirements within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Seed Testing: Conduct seed evaluations and maintain records of quality and inventory.
• Nursery Production: Prepare beds, sow seed, care for seedlings, and assist with inventories.
• Field Scouting: Monitor orchards and collection areas to document tree conditions and seed collection opportunities.
• Seed Collection: Gather, clean, label, and store seed with detailed source and quantity records.
• Data Recording: Track testing, production, and field information for evaluations.
• Equipment Operation: Use tractors, seeders and other equipment safely to support nursery and field activities.

Skills

Seed testing

Nursery production

Field scouting

Seed collection

Education

Associate's degree in forest technology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Nursery Technician for the CN Penn Nursery in Spring Mills. The role supports seed testing, nursery production, field scouting, and seed collection to maintain forest health and quality nursery stock.

Responsibilities include recording data, operating nursery equipment, and ensuring safety in field and nursery work while contributing to conservation efforts across Pennsylvania.