Senior Horticulturist

Mast Reforestation is seeking a Senior Horticulturist in Etna, CA, responsible for producing quality forest seedlings, training nursery workers, and collaborating on research projects. The role requires at least 5 years of experience or a relevant degree, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to perform physical labor. The position offers competitive salary, health benefits, PTO, and relocation support, but requires on-site presence.
Mast Reforestation, Silvaseed & Cal Forest offer:

- Competitive salary
- Location-based compensation
- 80% health insurance coverage for Full-Time non-seasonal employees, including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance plans
- Company paid Short Term Disability insurance and Group Term Life insurance
- Company’s incentive stock options (ISO) for eligible employee groups
- Retirement saving plan: 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Commuter Benefits in eligible cities
- 6 paid holidays. Two company-wide closing weeks per year.
- Flexible PTO for Salaried employees. Generous PTO accrual for Hourly employees.
- Allowances for out-of-state employees
- Relocation support for out-of-state employees

Key Responsibilities:
• Produce quality forest seedling crops by applying effective nursery practices and principles
• Assist, coordinate, and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities
• Work closely with Asst./ General managers on coordinating operational procedures
• Collaborate, as needed, with Mast’s Bio R&D team on research projects
• Overseeing the following daily activities, such as: Mix fertilizers and check electrical conductivity (EC) and pH readings before and after irrigations, take daily block weights while scouting for pests and diseases, monitor and measure crop growth rates and conduct audits on lifted crops
• Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record-keeping systems
• Implement and operate analog, computerized and other control systems
• Assist with greenhouse sanitization practices
• Maintain, repair, and upgrade nursery facilities as needed
• Follow a company-directed IPM program, applying pesticides as neededExperience and skills:
• Ideally 5+ years of relevant work experience or possess an AS/BS degree in forestry/agriculture/horticulture
• Strong teamwork skills including respectfulness, strong communication and listening, reliability, and conflict management
• Bilingual skills are preferred
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency with using Google suite (e.g. Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
• Resourceful and adaptable to new and changing technologies, processes, and environments
• Must be willing to learn and follow regulatory guidelines and procedures
• Ability to engage in physical labor in varying weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Excellent judgment with a clear “safety-first” mentality
• Successful applicants must complete internal training for pesticide applicator certificates within 30 days, ideally. Obtain the California pesticide applicators' license within 90 days of hire
• Must be reliable and have transportation
• Able to travel on occasion for grower or collaborative project meetings
• Shift work and weekend work are required – regular hours are 40 hours per week with varying shift times by growing seasons
• A plus if you can operate forklifts and other farm machinery such as tractors
• Must be able to perform manual labor for implementing facility repairs, such as digging holes to check irrigation lines, plastic roof disposal