About this role
Stantec is seeking an experienced Nursery Technician in our Walkerton, Indiana location. This person will be key in performing day to day sowing, planting, transplanting, and shipping activities in all departments at the nursery. This person must be able to work independently or as a team consistently.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Shipping plants to our client with quality and accuracy
- Greenhouse construction, re-covering and maintenance
- Small and Large machine operation (weed eater, chainsaw, lawnmower, UTV, Forklift, Tractor)
- General landscaping task includes mowing, herbicide application, tree trimming and maintenance, controls invasive weeds
- Transplanting and maintaining plants
- Works on the Irrigation process and irrigation maintenance
- Assisting other departments doing bare root plant extractions
- Assisting with plug planting, plug production, splitting of plug planting weeding, watering, seed harvest, seed cleaning, processing seed, onsite seed production, and offsite seed collection
- Assisting with pulling orders, shipping, all inventory, and order fulfillment responsibilities.
- Occasionally metering and blending seed mixes for our clients
- Additional Nursery task as needed.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
- Must be able to learn how to safely operate a Forklift, UTV and Tractor
- Must be able to tolerate excessive heat and humidity
- Capable of being on your feet for hours at a time
- Must be authorized to work in U.S. without company sponsorship
- This is a seasonal, general labor position.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.