Propagation Support Technician

Walla Walla Nursery Co

Propagation Support Technician Job Description

Job Title: Propagation Support Technician

Reports To: Propagation Lead & Sticking Supervisor/ Assistant Propagation Manager

Position Status: Full Time

General Job Description:

Assist the Propagation Leads and Growers with activities related to propagating annuals, grasses, perennials and shrubs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow planting guidelines set by the Propagation Coordinator for soil depth and composition, germination time, and moisture levels to ensure that the majority of seeds, cuttings, and divisions grow fully into plants.
• May need to assist with receiving cutting material which includes grading, sorting, preparing material for planting
• May need to assist the cutting specialist with the retrieval of cuttings or clumps out in the field.
• Helps maintain potting sheets by giving accurate planting counts and locations
• Keeps their equipment and area clean to prevent the spread of plant diseases
• Reports any plant material that is below quality or is infected
• May work with grow team to consolidate material to make space for new material or to adjust moisture levels with watering equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent knowledge
• Strong skills with verbal and written communication
• Basic computer skills and strong math skills
• Horticulture knowledge a plus but not required
• Skills and ability in time management and task prioritization
• Ability to be self-motivating while paying close attention to detail
• An adaptive personality with an ability to remain flexible

Physical Requirements

• Extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, containers, etc.
• Sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, picking, examining, weeding, transporting, spacing, pruning, ect.
• Stoop and/or bend over while performing farm balfour such as weeding, irrigating, pruning, spacing, picking, removing debris, etc.
• Performing repetitive movements such as picking, sorting, pruning, shoveling, weeding, etc.
• Lift or load up to 50 pounds
• Fieldwork begins at an assigned time shortly after daylight
• Work may be performed during environmental extremes including but not limited to light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high temperatures.
• May be required to work when crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions
• Must be able to walk across uneven terrain.

Other requirements

• Due to this position being an agricultural growing position, you may be required to work 7 days a week depending on seasonal growing conditions.
• Must go through annual WPS training