Assistant Greenhouse Grower (RK-44828)

Job Details

Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.56 Hourly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of cultural practices used in forestry or plant nursery.
• Requires knowledge of soil elements, damage, insects, and diseases common to forestry or plant nurseries.
• Requires knowledge of methods and techniques of nursery irrigation.
• Requires knowledge of uses and application techniques of common fertilizers and chemical sprays.
• Requires familiarity and working knowledge of computers and software programs – word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel).
• Requires skill in the use of various manual and power tools and equipment used in greenhouse and forestry operations.

 

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

 

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

 

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

 

INFORMATION: Ryan Kaas, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2181 ryan.kaas.hrs@colvilletribes.com

Qualifications

Job Details

Assistant Greenhouse Grower

CLOSING DATE:    Open Continuously with bi-weekly reviews

POSITION:               Assistant Greenhouse Grower

SALARY:                 $22.56-$22.56, per hour

REPORTS TO:        Greenhouse

LOCATION:             Nespelem, WA 

 

Basic Functions:      This is a Non-Exempt position.

 

 

 

(Qualifications)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent and 6-12 months of experience in greenhouse work and/or some coursework in mathematics and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forestry, Natural Resources, etc.) are preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Requires a valid Washington State Driver's License (CDL Preferred) and must be eligible for the Tribes vehicle insurance. Possession of, or the ability to obtain a pesticide or herbicide Applicator's License within 6 months or employment. Must maintain licenses and clearance throughout employment.