Cedar Seedling Care Worker (Trees)
すぎなえていれにん（うえき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Cedar Seedling Care Worker (Trees) is a specialist in seedling management that grows cedar seedlings healthily, performing tasks from sowing to fertilization, irrigation, pruning, pest and disease control, transplanting, etc.
Description
Cedar Seedling Care Workers handle a series of tasks including sowing in seedling trays or pots, soil adjustment, fertilization and irrigation management, training and pruning, environmental control such as shading and temperature management, pest and disease control, and selection and packaging of seedlings for shipment. Work is performed outdoors or in plastic greenhouses, mainly by hand, requiring close observation of plant conditions and appropriate timing for care. Since seedling quality directly affects the success of future forestry or landscaping, high attention to detail and physical stamina are required.
Future Outlook
While there is a growing shortage of successors due to aging, the introduction of efficiency and automation technologies is expected, and demand for personnel with environmental control and mechanization skills is predicted to increase.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Interested in Natural Environment / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Corporate Employment or Sole Proprietor / Outdoor and Greenhouse Work / Part-time Possible / Seasonal Variations
Career Path
Seedling Staff → Seedling Leader → Seedling Production Manager → Landscaping Technician → Independent Business (Seedling Farm)
Required Skills
Pest and Disease Control / Pruning Techniques / Seedling Management / Seedling Selection and Inspection / Soil Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Greenhouse Management / Pesticide Sprayer Operation / Seedling Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss small abnormalities or growth conditions of seedlings. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and carrying heavy soil and seedlings. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Work is mainly according to manuals, no deep analysis required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work emphasizes planned execution over idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical analysis in daily tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Landscaping Technician
- Pesticide Handler
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- Forestry Worker
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