What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Nursery Technician position at The Pizzo Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 15 per hour
Job Description :
Help grow and maintain native plants from seedlings to finished liners under the direction of the
Production Coordinator. Help monitor crop inputs for efficient and quality production. Work as
member of the PNPN team to help achieve the highest standards in regard to facility appearance and
quality control. Strive for an exceptional level of professionalism and efficient communication
when interacting with other members of the PNPN team.
Plant production tasks :
Transplanting
Filling flats
Moving plants around within the nursery
Weed management
Crop consolidation
Keep production tools and areas clean and organized
Learn native plant species and their characteristics
Other General Nursery Tasks (as needed) :
Seeding
Seed harvesting and cleaning
Bare root harvesting
Order pulling
Communicate with Inventory Control in regard to plant losses, consolidations, and recounts
Communicate with the Grower in regard to pest and watering observations
Watering
Laying and repairing ground cloth
Over-wintering preparation
General facility_ cleaning
Nursery improvements and expansion
Requirements :
Experience in horticulture, agriculture or biology helpful
Experience operating mowers and other small equipment helpful
A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the most important requirement
Be available for 40 hours a week : Monday thru Friday 7 : 30a.m-3 : 30p.m
Safety :
Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal. As an employee, you have a legal right to asafe and healthy workplace. At Pizzo, you may be asked to readthe workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards. Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear / use the required protective equipment while working. Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the
employer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer. You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H / S perspective or render first aid.Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their familys safe daily.
Please Note :
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
