Seasonal Woody Plant Production Technician at Prairie Restorations Inc in Princeton, Minnesota

Job Description:

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 perseverance
Passion to do right by nature
Integrity 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 preferred
Experience in greenhouse is preferred
Tolerance 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.