What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Horticulture Assistant position at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC?
Job Title: Environmental Horticulture Assistant
The Environmental Horticulture Assistant will support a team in various horticultural tasks at the direction of a supervisor. This role is based out of our nursery in Wisconsin.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking an individual to carry out all tasks involved in native plant and seed propagation, production, growing, and inventory control from start to finish.
- Fulfill orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with propagation and transplanting activities in the greenhouse environment.
- Support cultivation activities of outdoor seed production fields.
- Maintain care and upkeep of containerized plants and seed production fields.
- Participate in or assist with harvest of seed and plant materials.
- Process seeds according to established protocols.
- Collaborate with team members on chemical and manual weed control procedures in seed production fields, containerized plants, and off-site locations.
- Contribute to inventory counts and records maintenance.
- Support relocation of stock, seed, and plant order preparation.
- Perform general housekeeping tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- A high school degree or equivalent is required.
- Prior experience working in natural resources field operations, agriculture, or farming is preferred.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- A valid driver's license may be required for this position.
- Applicants must be able to obtain a Federal Medical Card if necessary.
