What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Farm Technician position at Prairie Restorations Inc?
Position: Farm Technician
Department: Products
Reports To: Farm Manager
Classification: Non Exempt
Direct Reports: None
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.
Position Summary
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To assist with the production of the highest quality native wildflower and grass seed.
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To assist with the seed collection of production plots and leased property.
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To assist with cleaning and processing seed to the highest possible standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Become knowledgeable and expert on the technical aspect of native seed production, harvesting and cleaning.
Seed Production Plots
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Assist with the establishment of new plots
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Maintain existing production plots
Produce High Quality Native Seed
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General Field Labor
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Planting
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Maintenance
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Weeding
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Watering
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Herbicide application
Seed Collection for Seed Production
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Assist with the development of the seed collection schedule.
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Collect from field plots, leased land and in wild as directed.
Seed Cleaning and Processing
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Participate in seed cleaning, processing and packing
Miscellaneous Duties
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To keep team functioning in an efficient and spirited fashion.
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To assist other departments within the company as needed.
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To help keep the plant building clean and organized
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To maintain safe working conditions.
Work Environment
Regularly works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Working hours will not exceed 8 hours in a day and will not exceed part time capacity.
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. Ability to stand for long periods of time. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
