Nursery Specialist - Washington, United States - PRT

PRT Washington, United States

4 weeks ago

Full time

Description

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

PRT is seeking a Bareroot Nursery Specialist to work at our PRTWashington Nursery in Washington, NC . The Nursery Specialist will participate in the management and production of 50+ million bareroot and container forest seedlings annually. Activities will include, but are not limited to, equipment maintenance and repair, seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizing, and harvesting while upholding PRT's safety and environmental practices and policies. PRT'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. Each season brings new goals and challenges. During the spring, the focus is on field preparation and planning. During the summer, efforts shift to growing, fertilizing, and irrigating. In the fall and winter, the Nursery Specialist will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the seed orchard activities, keep accurate records, work independently and efficiently. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their abilities and qualifications for this position.

Key Accountabilities of the Nursery Specialist are:

Fertilize, prune, irrigate and inventory bareroot and containerized pine seedlings
Operate, maintain, and repair nursery equipment (i.e., conveyors, forklift, farm tractors, seedling lifter)
Assess seed germination
Operate spray-rigs and fertilizer injection equipment
Assist in winterizing irrigation system
Support innovation and continuous improvement
Promote collaborationand teamwork at all levels
Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement

About the team:

The Nursery Specialist will be part of a team of three (3) Nursery Specialists, Nursery Supervisor and will report to the Nursery Manager.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let's talk about you:

Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

Highschool Degree or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Strong familiarity and mechanical skill with farm equipment and tractors
Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Great organizational and record keeping skills
Customer driven and oriented
Strong work ethic and ability to work well in a team

Preferred Qualifications& Skills:

College degree in agriculture, forestry, or horticulture
Knowledge of equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and irrigation operation

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include:

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)
A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you'll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
Work-Life Balance
Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn't know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

Next Steps:

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company's performance and progress. We believe that diversity and inclusion help us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive. We encourage you to connect with us at for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

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

Still want to learn more? Check us out on Social:

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LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings

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

#letsgrowtogether

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