Part-Time Woody Plant Production Technician

Prairie Restorations Inc in; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company focused on ecological restoration is seeking a part-time Tree & Shrub Technician for their production team. This role involves caring for and managing native plants for projects or sales. Ideal candidates should have a passion for plants and some relevant education or experience in horticulture.

Qualifications

• Preferred education in horticulture or botany.
• Experience in a greenhouse is preferred.
• Ability to work outside in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Caring for plants in production greenhouses and plots.
• Selecting plants for customer orders.
• Assisting with inventory management.

Skills

Sincere interest in raising and tending plants

Manual dexterity

Coordination

Stamina

Education

Education in Horticulture, Botany, or relevant field

Job description

Part-Time Woody Plant Production Technician (Transportation)

Position: Tree & Shrub Technician
Department: Plant
Reports to: Plant Production Manager-Tree & Shrub
Classification: Hourly

The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities. In accordance with Prairie Restorations, philosophy, all team members work together sharing in a common goal of a successful, profitable and innovative company.
Team members are to demonstrate our Core Values.
Growing together with Positive perseverancePassion to do right by natureIntegrity and respect for all.
This job description identifies areas of accountability. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties. These are primary responsibilities.
Position Summary
The Tree & Shrub technicians are responsible for assisting in the production of native trees and shrubs to be installed on our projects or sold directly to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Caring for plants in the production greenhouses and plots
Selecting plants for customer orders
Delivering orders
Weeding
Assisting with inventory management
Answer emails and phone calls about inventory and orders
Qualification Requirements
Sincere interest in raising and tending plants.Education in Horticulture, Botany, or relevant field preferredExperience in greenhouse is preferredTolerance of working outside in occasionally adverse conditions.Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Position Details
Full Time Seasonal positions available
Work Environment
Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Working hours can be long and unpredictable.
Physical Demands
Must be able to move objects up to 40 lbs. and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.