Horticulture Assistant

Applied Ecological Services, Inc. (AES) is one of the leading ecological consulting firms in the world; we are dedicated to bringing the science of ecology to land-use decisions. AES applies science to provide practical land-use solutions that strike the most favorable balance between cultural needs, cost efficiencies and ecological sustainability. Our knowledge of ecological systems provides a solid foundation for creating balanced ecological designs and solutions that are sustainable, cost-effective and enduring.

Established in 1978, AES consulting and design services offer comprehensive, coordinated expertise in ecological science, sustainable civil engineering, landscape architecture and GIS. Our consulting and design services are supported by an experienced contracting division that implements on-the-ground ecological projects, backed by one of the largest, most diverse native seed and plant nurseries in the U.S.

This unique combination of in-house staff experience - bringing together ecology, engineering, design, data management, contracting and nursery
science - provides innovation, accountability, flexibility, streamlined project management and most importantly, designs that work.

With offices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York and Kansas, AES conducts projects throughout the U.S., Canada, Central and South America and occasionally in Europe and Asia. Our scientists and designers are familiar with virtually every biome in the Western Hemisphere. Our contracting and nursery employees are highly skilled, long standing team members fully capable of executing complex projects in challenging situations. 

Position Overview:

AES is looking for a full-time Horticulture Assistant at our Brodhead WI location to begin work on or around March 1, 2013. This is a limited-term position lasting from approximately early March through mid-November 2013.

Responsibilities: 

This position will participate in all tasks related to the native plant industry:

• Order filling;
• Seed collection;
• Inventory maintenance; and
• Operating combines, tractors, planters, forklift, cultivators, trucks and other farm equipment.

Additional Information: 

• Hours are subject to weather and client demands but are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• The main nursery season is March thru November. This is a great opportunity to get experience in the horticulture/native plant industry.
• A copy of your driving record for the last 3 years is required.

Qualifications:

• Some pre-employment screening is required;
• Candidate must be able to meet physical requirements of the job;
• Candidate must obtain certain certifications including (but not limited to) DOT/CMV physical for operating commercial vehicles;
• Candidate must take a pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply:

To apply for this position please visit our website and click on the employment tab.

Applied Ecological Services is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. AES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.