oxbow

Nursery Production Technician

Carnation, Washington · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The Nursery Production Technician works with other nursery staff in all aspects of plant production.
The position requires someone able to take on responsibility and work efficiently with attention to detail.
Additionally, we are looking for individuals with a background and interest in botany, horticulture, nursery science and/or environmental stewardship, and an enthusiasm for native plants and their production.

Perform duties around crop production, including sowing, thinning, transplanting, pruning, organization, weeding, irrigation, and inventory monitoring.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the nursery and equipment.
Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Production Manager or Department Director.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment related to nursery production, landscaping, or restoration activities, and a strong desire to learn more.
Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity when necessary, and accept constructive feedback on work and technique.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
This position requires the ability to:
Ability to safely operate nursery tools, equipment, irrigation systems, and other materials required to perform daily work responsibilities.
Enthusiasm for native plants of the Paciﬁc Northwest region and their associated habitats.
Work experience/background in botany, environmental science, horticulture, or related ﬁeld.
Consistent attention to detail.
Flexible, creative, and able to perform well in diverse conditions
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain an insurable driving record if operating organizational vehicles.
Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Oxbow policies.
Stand, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, and walk for extended periods of time.
Perform repetitive physical work including digging, planting, transplanting, pruning, and moving nursery materials.
Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (salaried) position paying $55,000-$56,000, depending on experience.
Oxbow's Native Plant Nursery (NPN) produces native plants that promote a conservation ethic.
The plants produced in the nursery serve to increase habitat quantity and quality, while also acting as a vehicle for knowledge growth, empowering restoration project managers, landscape architects, and household and community gardeners to learn the importance of native plants and local landscapes.
The NPN is recognized for its high-quality plants, development of native plant propagation protocols, and engagement in research to improve all aspects of nursery production.
The NPN grows approximately 75,000 plants per year.

Oxbow offers employer-paid health benefits, a retirement match, paid holidays, and competitive sick and vacation time.

Oxbow is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion.
We value the individual differences, life experiences, and knowledge that our staff bring to their work and their communities.
Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values, and the success of Oxbow's mission.
Oxbow provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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