What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Technician position at PRT?
Company Description
PRT operates a diverse network of nurseries in Canada and the United States enabling us to grow a wide variety of high-quality container forest seedlings for all climatic and site conditions. Annual production of 630 million seedlings makes PRT/IFCO the largest producer of forest seedlings in North America. We operate 5 bareroot nurseries across the South and 23 containerized operations.
Job Description
Position Summary:
PRT is seeking a Forest Container Nursery Technician. The position will participate in the management and production of 16 million containerized seedlings and 35 million bareroot forest seedlings annually. Activities will include seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizer / chemical application, and harvesting. IFCO’s 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 none. In this position, your primary focus will be the containerized seedlings, but will share time with the bareroot 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, you’ll be focused on field preparation and planting. During the summer, your efforts will shift to growing, fertilizing, and irrigation. In the fall and winter, you will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings. As a Nursery Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Operate forklift, farm tractors, seedling lifter, and various 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.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong familiarity and mechanical skills with farm equipment and tractors
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and irrigation operation is preferred.
- Strong people management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook;
- Customer driven and oriented.
Additional Information
Compensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture:
- Competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability
- Matching 401K program
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dental
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
- Our PRT/IFCO nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the “green” nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.
- We provide a supportive team structured workplace, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
- Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics
Location:
Sweet Home Alabama. With attractions like Bridgeport Beach and Roland Cooper State Park — and daily Alabama River excursions from Gee’s Bend Ferry — Camden, Alabama, is a great place to get outdoors! Take a tour at the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and learn a few fascinating facts about local art, quilt making, furniture, clothing, and shoe repair. At the end of your day, stop by the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club for irresistible Southern-style surf and turf.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the Career Page of our website at Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd. Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate has been hired. Please check out our videos at
About Our Company - IFCO Seedlings
Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Want to learn more?
Career Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsvfZdw_9m0
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Facebook: @PRTGrowingServices @IFCOseedlings
Apply online: Check out the career page of our website; https://www.prt.com/careers/current-job-postings
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― Theodore Roosevelt
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