AGRICULTURE TECHNICIAN - NATIVE CARE - OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

AGRICULTURE TECHNICIAN

NATIVE CARE

OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH

OPEN: December 9, 2022-Until filled.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Are you looking to make a difference? Do you love working with plants? Are you reliable? If you answered yes, consider

a job as an Agriculture Technician. A successful candidate would help solve the issue of how we will feed future

generations and expand our economic development opportunities with cannabis cultivation. The Agriculture Technician

is responsible for specific activities to meet the program's goals of offering training in agriculture/horticulture. Reports to

Agriculture Director. Full-time position with benefits. Salary; $15.00-20.00 DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assist with cultivation, production & manufacturing of value-added products

• Be punctual and ready to work at the designated time

• Assist with crop maintenance, including but not limited to weeding, harvesting, identifying needs & abnormal characteristics of the crops

• Ensure that the growth requirements of plants are consistently met through constant monitoring and responsiveness

• Work together as a team in accomplishing large tasks

• Contribute to a fun, team-oriented, and challenging work environment in an innovative and pioneering atmosphere

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reliability and Trustworthiness

• Education/certification or experience with agriculture/horticulture +

• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check

• Abide by the Oshkiimaajitahdah Zero Tolerance Policy and Confidential Policy

• Physical requirements include standing, bending, and lifting 50 pounds, pushing carts and wheelbarrows, carrying flats and pots

• Willingness to learn, follow directions and ask questions as needed

• Availability to work occasional weekends and holidays

• Must have reliable transportation

• Native American Preference

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847