Green Star has a part-time opening, 16-24 hours per week, for a Native Plant Technician. The ideal candidate will be able to think and operate independently but relate and communicate well with others, and be passionate about working in nature to improve the environment. On the job training will be provided.
Tasks will include:
Assist in plant propagation tasks as part of a team, including field-collecting plants onsite and offsite, propagating, and maintaining healthy stocks.
Harvest, prepare and store seed, both wild-collected and nursery-grown, as part of a team.
Prepare and load plants for delivery.
Farm maintenance including mowing and line trimming, removing invasive species, and keeping farm equipment and tools in good working order.
Other related tasks as needed.
Wage: $15 hourly
Education and experience:
A High School diploma or GED is required. A degree in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Horticulture, or similar, is preferred. Two years demonstrated experience in outdoor maintenance work in a farm, park, or similar setting is preferred.
Experience and familiarity with Texas native plants, including wetland plants, is a bonus. Training will be provided.
Requirements:
Heat tolerance and experience with outdoor work is required. Must be able to work outdoors including the extremes of summer and winter.
You must have your own transportation to the farm in Alvin.
Ability to take direction and work with others as a crew.
Ability to lift loads up to 20 pounds repetitively
Ability to walk up to two miles.
Must have tolerance of wet and muddy conditions.
Must be 18 or older.
To apply: Please send 1) a resume and 2) a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in working at Green Star to Mary Carol Edwards, marycarol@greenstarwetlands.com.
About the company:Green Star Wetland Plant Farm LLC is based in Alvin TX, 30 miles south of Houston. We provide native wetland plants for wetland restoration, green infrastructure, and landscape projects. Our company is seven years old, and rooted in over 20 years’ experience in wetland plant propagation and landscape design. Green Star plants can be seen at Houston Botanic Garden, Memorial Park Eastern Glades, Houston Zoo’s Texas Wetland Exhibit, and sites across Texas. Our mission: We are dedicated to providing excellent wetland plant stock to regenerate the beauty and function of wetlands for Texas and the Gulf Coast. The address is 4646 CR 181, Alvin, TX 77511.
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