Forest Nursery Technician – Webster Nursery

DNR’s Webster Nursery near Olympia grows 8 to 15 million conifer seedlings a year for reforesting state trust lands and private forests, and it needs a permanent nursery technician. The technician tracks seedling growth against targets, checks quality during transplanting and packing, collects field data, carries out weed management, and joins the on-call frost protection team in fall and spring with standby and overtime pay. Most of the work is outdoors in all weather on uneven ground, with trips in and out of coolers and freezers. Requirements are three years of horticulture or agriculture experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience, the ability to obtain a state public operator pesticide license, respirator fit testing, and a valid driver’s license. Pay is $3,738 to $4,980 per month. Apply through the Washington state careers portal by October 22, 2026.