Field Worker

Job description

Plant Christmas tree seedlings to the field where trees have died or have been harvested for sale, dig holes for seedlings, pack soil around seedling with planting tool, and ensure protective maintenance of seeding by clearing surrounding vegetation; Stomp and press loose soil around tree seedlings planted by the planters to prevent air from going into the ground roots and harm the newly planted seedlings; Apply fertilizer where necessary to ensure healthy growth; Spray trees with pesticides or other treatments to treat pests and diseases ; Operate, maintain and repair power equipment in connection with tree planting; and Walk through the field during work, and carry packs while working in cold and rainy weather in the field.

With respect to pesticides related work, employer attests that employer provides workers with training on the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and require them to wear personal protection equipment before spraying pesticides, and they will have a decontamination location on site with restroom for them to clean up after work is done.

Special Requirements

Applicants must have 1 month of work experience with tree planting. Workers must be able to lift items such as trees, farm implements and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.