Forest Nursery Maintenance Specialist

About Mast Reforestation (Mast): 
As the leading end-to-end reforestation company in the U.S., Mast is on a mission to make reforestation scalable. As bigger and hotter fires destroy more forestland every year, Mast provides fast, resilient forest restoration for landowners impacted by devastating wildfires. As the only vertically-integrated reforestation company in the industry, Mast has removed the financial, procedural, and seed supply barriers that typically stand in the way of getting reforestation done.  Mast collects native, diverse seed species and manages site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring, delivering high quality projects.  By assembling first-of-its-kind third party capital, Mast delivers these projects at no-cost to landowners.  With trusted forestry companies Silvaseed and Cal Forest in its portfolio, Mast is the largest seed bank and reforestation container stock producer in the Western U.S. Mast is also an innovation center for the non-timber forestry supply chain, developing various biological and technical products for achieving land management goals more efficiently. To learn more, visit www.mastreforest.com and watch this video of our recent Montana project (hyperlink: https://www.mastreforest.com/reforestation)

If you’re inspired by our work, we’d encourage you to apply!

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintaining, repairing, and operating various types of farm equipment. This role is crucial to ensuring the smooth operation of our farm machinery and overall productivity.

Note: The role may flex to 40 hours per week or more during bareroot season September-May, and requires flexibility to work at nights and weekends.  During non peak season, the weekly hour may not reach 40 hours. Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on nursery and greenhouse equipment, including tractors, implements, trucks, fans and motors, irrigation systems, and seed and seedling processing equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and execute timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Collaborate with the nursery management team to schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean shop and work environment. Replace tools in their proper locations.
• Assist with nursery operations.
• Operate and drive farm equipment.
• Perform frost protection on bareroot crop as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Mechanic or similar role.
• Experience operating farm equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of farm machinery and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in operating and driving various types of farm equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to drive trucks, trailers, and forklifts.
• Experience with greenhouse systems and maintenance.
• Basic Spanish skills

$25 – $32 an hour

Salary posting and Benefits of working at Mast Reforestation and its subsidiaries: The compensation package includes a base salary plus numerous benefits (see below).  As of January 2025, the geo-located base salary for this role falls within this band: $25-32 per hour, and the role is qualified for overtime. We’ll determine the final base salary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills level and residing location during the hiring process.

Mast Reforestation, Silvaseed & Cal Forest offer:

• Competitive salary
• Location-based compensation
• 80% health insurance coverage for Full-Time non-seasonal employees, including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance plans
• Voluntary insurance plans with competitive premium rates: Pet insurance, Life insurance, Accidents.
• Company paid Short Term Disability insurance and Group Term Life insurance
• Company’s incentive stock options (ISO) for eligible employee groups
• Sustainable Retirement saving plan: 401k matching, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k), with climate-focused investment options.
• Commuter Benefits in eligible cities
• 6 paid holidays.  Two company-wide closing weeks per year.
• Flexible PTO for Salaried employees.  Generous PTO accrual for Hourly employees.
• Allowances for out-of-state employees
• Relocation support for out-of-state employees
• Our Seattle office is dog friendly!