What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Plant Production Technician position at Prairie Restorations Inc?
Position: Plant Production Technician
Department: Plant
Reports to: Plant Production Manager
Classification: Hourly
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 of Professionalism, Dedication, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Accountability. All team members are to be role models of these Core Values.
This job description identifies areas of accountability. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties. These are primary responsibilities.
Position Summary
The Plant Production technicians are responsible for assisting in the production of native wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs to be installed on our projects or sold directly to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Caring for plants in the production greenhouses and plots
Transplanting seedlings
Selecting plants for customer orders
Delivering orders
Collecting Seed
Weeding
Assisting with inventory management
Position Details
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Full Time and Part time Seasonal positions available
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Some weekend hours required-2-6 hours a day and one or two weekends per month
Non-Compete Agreement
Employment at PRI always included technical training as well as relationship development with clients and other outside professionals. In order to protect this investment and related company information it is necessary to require a non-compete agreement between you and Prairie Restorations, Inc.
By signing this annual contract you are agreeing that you will not provide inside information to any other company engaged in native plant or seed production, native plant gardening, native plant community restoration and/or management. This specifically includes but is not necessarily limited to information relating to internal company operations and customer relationships. “Taking” current PRI clients to any competing organization is no acceptable by this agreement.
Work Environment
Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Working hours can be long and unpredictable.
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. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
