Vegetation Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursery room maintenance, watering and fertilizing plants, and transplant.
• Perform proper plant maintenance, such as labeling, defoliation, pest, and disease control in main veg areas.
• Perform irrigation tasks as outlined by lead and/or manager.
• Move plants in an orderly and accurate fashion, spacing plants accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Vegetation Lead Technician.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Able to show great verbal communication skills.
• Extended time standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
• May require working at heights up to or exceeding 10 feet.
• Close visual focus required.
• This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of hand tools, such as scissors or shears, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, climb, stretch and lift 30-50 pounds. Requires the manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment and hand tools.

Work Environment

This position involves a fair amount of manual labor which requires repetitive tasks. This position operates indoors, which can reach different temperatures. This position may require working at heights up to or exceeding 10 feet. The Cultivation Department operates on weekends and holidays, and standard work hours may apply regardless of day or season.

Benefits: Aeriz offers a competitive wage and comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits + PTO and 401(K).

Union Environment: This position is covered by PTU collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The successful candidate will work in a union-represented environment and will be expected to comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement as well as company policies and procedures. Wages, hours, benefits, and certain terms and conditions of employment

We are a second chance friendly and equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Casual dress code

Compensation

$18.00 / hour