Forest Nursery Technician

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Licking, MO

6d•$34,488 - $42,252•Onsite

About The Position

Perform planting, cultivation, growing, harvesting and distribution of seedlings to the public.

High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License within 1 year of employment.
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brakes, and passenger bus within 12 months of hire.
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.
Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, and precise hand-eye coordination.
Regularly lift up to 40 pounds; correctly lift up to 60 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

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. Performs 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 presents reports.
Train / supervise new, seasonal staff
Organize and/or participate in special events and programs, as needed.
Perform administrative duties, such as answering the telephone.
Assists in forest management activities on nursery property such as tree thinning, timber sales, tree planting and removal.
Other duties, as assigned.