Irrigation Specialist
PRT
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- Pay
- $16 to $21
- an hour
- Location
- Cottage Grove, OR
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 8 days ago
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About the company
PRT
Paper & forest products · 501 to 1,000 employees
We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.
What you'll do
- Mix and apply fertilizers, monitor crop growth, adjust watering and climate settings, and maintain and repair the irrigation system.
- Assist with pest and disease scouting, pesticide applications, greenhouse sanitation, and nursery records.
What you need
- <p><strong>Enough about us, let’s talk about you:</strong></p><p>Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:</p><ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li><li>Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)</li><li>Great organizational and record keeping skills</li><li><strong>Reliable transportation</strong> to get to the PRT site daily</li><li>Interested in and able to work in all types of <strong>outdoor environmental conditions</strong>.</li><li>Ability to <strong>stand for long periods</strong> and perform repetitive tasks throughout an 8-hour work shift.</li><li>Appropriate work attire.</li><li>A team-oriented personality with a positive attitude.</li><li>A desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications & Skills</p><ul><li>Relevant forest seedling nursery experience</li></ul>
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWorkOutlookorganizationalrecord keepingteam-orientedforest seedling nursery experience
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About the Role:
PRT is seeking a seasonal Irrigation Specialist to work at our PRT Cottage Grove Nursery in Cottage Grove, OR . As a key member of the forest nursery grow team, the Irrigation Specialist will assist in the growing of tree seedlings used for reforestation. The Irrigation specialist is responsible for mixing fertilizers and checking EC readings, using and maintaining the irrigation system as well as assisting in any nursery related duties. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the forest seedling nursery activities, keep accurate records, work independently and efficiently. Majority of the work will be done outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes at times. Successful applicant will be required to complete in house online training courses.
Key Accountabilities of the Irrigation Specialist are:
Mix and apply fertilizer according to the crop prescription
Take daily block weights while scouting for pests and diseases
Monitor and measure crop growth rates and conduct audits on lifted crops
Adjust watering cycles and climate settings using a computerized system
Use, Maintain and Repair the irrigation system
Assist in herbicide and pesticide applications
Assist in Greenhouse sanitation practices
Keep neat and accurate records
Support innovation and continuous improvement
Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement
About the team:
The Irrigation Specialist will work alongside Growers, Nursery Workers, under direct supervision of the Grower 1 and will report to the Nursery Manager.
Work Status: Full-time, Seasonal.
*Weekend work may be required, especially during our busy season.
Competitive Hourly rate; $16.83 – $21.59 per hour.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you:
Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)
Great organizational and record keeping skills
Reliable transportation to get to the PRT site daily
Interested in and able to work in all types of outdoor environmental conditions .
Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks throughout an 8-hour work shift.
Appropriate work attire.
A team-oriented personality with a positive attitude.
A desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Relevant forest seedling nursery experience
Next Steps:
Ready to grow your career with PRT? Please click “I’m Interested” to initiate your application process and submit your resume our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.
We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.
We encourage you to connect with us at human.resources@prt.com for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
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LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices
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