Nursery Equipment Operator

Overview

The Nursery Equipment Operator will assist the Seed Production Manager in carrying out various tasks as assigned including basic equipment use and maintenance on a full-time basis. This position will be based out of our Brodhead, WI nursery. 

The Mission: Using a variety of agricultural and horticultural equipment to aid in the growing, care, maintenance, harvesting and inventory control of native seeds and plants.  Assist in a variety of agricultural and horticultural activities at the direction of a supervisor or team leader. This role will occasionally manage labor, equipment, and materials related to nursery operations.

What your day-to-day might look like?

• Operate tractor and other large farm type equipment and assorted handheld power tools.
• Assist with chemical and biological control application of fields, potted materials and property grounds.
• Conduct assigned equipment and building tasks.
• Assist with housekeeping and support activities in the greenhouse environment.
• Assist with mechanical cultivation activities of outdoor see production fields.
• Assist with equipment-based maintenance of outdoor potted plants and outdoor seed production fields.
• Conduct or assist with mechanical harvest of seed and plant materials.
• Assist with processing seed, order preparation, relocation of plant or seed materials, and records maintenance.
• Order delivery and pick-up as needed – see Delivery Driver job description for details.
• Carry out work in full accordance with safety guidelines. Immediately cease work if unsafe conditions are identified. Correct and report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Position requires weekend and evening hours seasonally as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Associate degree or equivalent; or up to one-year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.