Irrigation Specialist: Seedling Nursery & Forest Restoration

PRT; Cottage Grove (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Seasonal work

Career development

Job summary

PRT Cottage Grove Nursery in Cottage Grove, OR is hiring a seasonal Irrigation Specialist to support the grow team in producing tree seedlings for reforestation. The role involves mixing fertilizers, checking EC readings, maintaining irrigation systems, and performing nursery duties; most work is outdoors with exposure to weather.

You should have a high school diploma, basic MS Office, good organizational skills, reliable transportation, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook).
• Great organizational and record keeping skills.
• Reliable transportation to PRT site daily.
• Able to work in outdoor environmental conditions.
• Stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply fertilizer according to the crop prescription.
• Take daily block weights while scouting for pests and diseases.
• Monitor and measure crop growth rates and conduct audits on lifted crops.
• Adjust watering cycles and climate settings using a computerized system.
• Use, maintain and repair the irrigation system.
• Assist in herbicide and pesticide applications.
• Assist in Greenhouse sanitation practices.
• Keep neat and accurate records.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels.
• Set targets (production, timelines) and evaluate achievement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Standing long periods

Reliable transportation

Forest regeneration

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

PRT Cottage Grove Nursery in Cottage Grove, OR is hiring a seasonal Irrigation Specialist to support the grow team in producing tree seedlings for reforestation. The role involves mixing fertilizers, checking EC readings, maintaining irrigation systems, and performing nursery duties; most work is outdoors with exposure to weather.

You should have a high school diploma, basic MS Office, good organizational skills, reliable transportation, and a willingness to learn.