Forest Nursery Technician - Seedling Production & Outdoor Care

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources in Olympia, WA seeks a Forest Nursery Technician to join Webster Nursery. You will support quality assurance, seedling production, and crop care used for public and private reforestation efforts.

Primary duties include seedling sorting, stratification, transplanting, and data recording, with occasional on-call responsibilities and outdoor work in varying weather. A hands-on, detail-oriented team player with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in horticulture or agriculture or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and follow site maps, instructions, warehouse labeling, product labels, and equipment manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication; commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental justice.

Responsibilities

• Perform seedling sorting, packing, and crop care to meet targets.
• Assist in seed stratification, transplanting, and data recording.
• Maintain data integrity through field collection and database entries.
• Follow safety and pesticide-related protocols.
• Occasionally work outdoors in varying weather; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Collaborate with Bareroot Crop Manager and team.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Microsoft Office

Read maps & manuals

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources in Olympia, WA seeks a Forest Nursery Technician to join Webster Nursery. You will support quality assurance, seedling production, and crop care used for public and private reforestation efforts.

Primary duties include seedling sorting, stratification, transplanting, and data recording, with occasional on-call responsibilities and outdoor work in varying weather. A hands-on, detail-oriented team player with good communication is essential.