Job Description

Job Location Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary 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

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.

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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.