Bareroot Plant Tech., Plant Technician 2

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At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Bareroot Plant Tech, Plant Technician 2
Recruitment #2024-9-6262/6838
Full-time, Permanent, Represented positions
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Salary: $3,239.00 – $4,299.00 Monthly 

(See official listing for full details.)

Responsibilities:

  • Uses knowledge of plant physiology and morphology to track seedlings development toward established targets
  • Quality assurance during packing, transplanting, and general crop care
  • Maintaining data integrity through field collection, record keeping, and database entries
  • Appropriately implementing integrated weed management methods
  • Participating as part of a frost protection team during fall and spring frost seasons; requiring on-call status that is supported by stand-by and time & a half overtime pay, when assigned to a team.
  • Maximizing our employee potential and talent
  • Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
  • Reliability in attendance and punctuality

Required Qualifications: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of experience working in a horticulture or agriculture field.
    OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Punctual and reliable work attendance.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
  • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.

To apply for this job please visit www.governmentjobs.com.