Nursery Technician I: Native Seed & Plant Production, General Labor

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges.

If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.

General Labor Position: Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries of RES

Taylor Creek is a native plant nursery in Brodhead, WI that grows native seed and plants and has an entry level position for someone passionate about plants, that enjoys working both inside and out

.  It is a full-time position and will work year-round

, focusing on different aspects of the nursery depending on the season: Transplanting seedlings in the spring, maintaining potted plants in the summer, collecting seed in the fall, and cleaning seed in the winter.

The wage is $19 to $21 to start, with benefits.

Overview:

Are you ready to begin your career in restoration while working with native plants and seed? At Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries of RES, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will have the unique opportunity to work both indoors and out while make a tangible impact on vital ecosystems as you learn to care for native plants in all aspects, from seed processing to plant care.

The mission:

Our general labor will work in all areas of the seed and plant nursery, from field seed collection to greenhouse transplanting and order pulling of both seed and plants.  Indoor work could be seed processing (cleaning) and preparing seed orders, or transplanting in the greenhouse.  Outdoors you could be watering or weeding potted plants, preparing plant orders, or helping to collect native seed.

Why You’ll Love This Job

You’ll work outdoors in nature, helping restore real ecosystems.

You’ll learn to use specialized tools, equipment, and techniques.

You’ll work with a team that values safety, hard work, and environmental impact.

You’ll gain experience working with native plants, as seeds, seedlings, and full-grown perennials

You’ll be part of a team that is growing and making a difference in communities and landscapes.

A Day in the Life

• You’ll spend time in the seed warehouse, the greenhouse, and the field, operating equipment like trimmers, seed cleaning machines and can learn to drive a forklift, an ATV and other equipment—don’t worry, safety is always the top priority and you will be fully trained by our staff before you use any of our equipment.
• If you love plants, you’re in the right place. You’ll be identifying native and invasive plant species and using that knowledge to guide your work.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties.

Physical requirements:

You must be able to lift 50lbs, walk over uneven surfaces and up/down hills, climb on construction equipment and work outdoors and in inclement weather.  Know that some of our environments can be quite dusty, and seasonally can be quite hot or quite cold.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Keen interest in plants and working them in all their forms, from seed to pot.
• What will make you stand out?
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture or related fields
• Ability to read and understand various tasks as assigned, and be willing to ask questions.
• Have or be willing to get a pesticide applicators license in the applicable categories for your assigned state.
• Native and invasive plant species knowledge, applicable to your assigned state.
• Have some level of Spanish speaking skills to work with our summer temporary staff.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Capable of walking over uneven surfaces, climbing on construction equipment, and navigating hills.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing tasks at ground level.
• We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following: Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment.
• Quick learner with the ability to take on new tasks effectively.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to protocols.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Loves plants.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Applicable experience with plants or seed, or experience in horticulture or agriculture.

Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.