Nursery Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE:

PRT is seeking a Nursery Specialist. The position will participate in the management and production of 10.5 million containerized seedlings and 7.3 million bareroot forest seedlings annually. Activities will include seed stratification and treatment planting irrigation fertilizer / chemical application and harvesting. PRTs seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast.  Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics second to this position your primary focus will be the bareroot seedlings but will share time with the container seedling crop as well.  You will work on a team of four Nursery Technicians Nursery Supervisor and report to the Nursery Manager.  Each season will bring new goals and challenges.   During the spring youll be focused on field preparation and planting.  During the summer your efforts will shift to growing fertilizing and the fall and winter you will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings.  As a Nursery Technician youll have the opportunity to:

• Operate forklift farm tractors seedling lifter and various other nursery equipment
• Operate spray-rigs and fertilizer injection equipment in a safe and productive manner
• Assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain equipment buildings and development of the seedling crop development of the seedling crop.
   

LOCATION: Washington NC

WORK STATUS: Full-time Hourly

*Weekdays and weekends as needed especially during our busiest times of the year.

Qualifications :

What YOU bring to the table

Were looking for a person with a passion for horticulture and sustainable practices:

• A bachelors degree or diploma in horticulture agriculture or forestry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of pine seedling nursery/agricultural operations equipment irrigation soil fertility and pesticides.
• Strong team leadership and people management experience.
• Proficient in Excel Word and Outlook with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-driven and oriented with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety and excellence.

Join our team and help us cultivate a thriving future for our forests!

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary information: Competitive base salary & benefits (salary is based on experience)

Join PRT Washington and help us make a real difference in the world!

Next Steps:

Ready to grow your career with PRT

To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career PRT Growing Services Ltd.

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 Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time