Forest Nursery Technician Grader (Hourly)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Licking, MO

118d • $16

About The Position

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a dedicated professional to perform planting, cultivation, growing, harvesting, and distribution of seedlings to the public. This role involves various essential job duties that contribute to the overall mission of responsible stewardship and conservation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred.
• Must maintain a valid current driver’s license and Class B CDL with air brakes.
• Ability to accept all responsibilities of the job and assigned tasks.
• Ability to accept change and new information and cope with job pressure and stress.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment for land management.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic plant and animal identification and wildlife habitat knowledge.
• Familiarity with nursery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties associated with the planting, cultivation, harvesting and distribution of seedling trees including processing, inventory, and load/unloading seedlings.
• Operate specialized equipment to plant, cultivate, harvest and distribute trees including using forklifts, tractors, pallet loaders, seed planters, etc.
• Irrigate planting beds and apply chemicals including pesticides, fungicides and herbicides as directed to achieve a high quality seedling.
• Perform lifting and tree grading.
• Assist with irrigation installation.
• Package seedling orders for distribution.
• Give tours of the nursery to the public.
• Maintain a safe and clean nursery environment.
• Monitor general supplies.
• Conduct area maintenance and cleaning of the area such as parking lots, roads, work areas, and buildings.
• Perform mowing, lawn maintenance, boundary marking, hazard tree mitigation, trail maintenance and debris removal on the Conservation Area.
• Conduct general equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Train / supervise new, seasonal staff.
• Assist in wildfire suppression and prescribed burning.

Benefits

• Compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED