Native Plant Nursery Technician

Socket.dev; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries of RES in Brodhead, WI is hiring a General Labor team member. This entry-level, full-time role involves working indoors and outdoors across seed processing, transplanting, and plant care, with year-round duties.

Starting wage is $19 to $21 per hour with benefits. You'll gain hands-on experience in native plant restoration, learn safe operation of equipment, and contribute to ecological restoration projects.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Keen interest in plants and seed-to-pot work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Willing to obtain pesticide applicators license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in seed processing, greenhouse transplanting, and order pulling.
• Work indoors and outdoors across seed warehouse, greenhouse, and field.
• Operate equipment like trimmers and seed cleaning machines; forklift/ATV training.
• Identify native and invasive species and support restoration efforts.

Skills

Keen interest in plants

Ability to read and understand tasks

Spanish speaking skills

Strong safety awareness

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Trimmers

Seed cleaning machines

ATV

Job description

Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries of RES in Brodhead, WI is hiring a General Labor team member. This entry-level, full-time role involves working indoors and outdoors across seed processing, transplanting, and plant care, with year-round duties.

Starting wage is $19 to $21 per hour with benefits. You'll gain hands-on experience in native plant restoration, learn safe operation of equipment, and contribute to ecological restoration projects.