Nursery Greenhouse Workers
Employer
5165 Old 63 N
Lucedale, MS 39452
United States
Job description
Transplant or pot trees, landscape shrubs, perennials, woody ornamentals, roses and ornamental grasses using hand garden tools and equipment. Prepare plant containers (fill with dirt), planting areas, (remove weeds etc.), greenhouses and fields. Move 1 gal.— 15 gal. containers of shrubs, plants and trees to growing area and space (place specified distance apart) as directed. Spray, weed, fertilize, water, prune, shape, count and check plants, shrubs and trees. Load and unload mulch, soil, fertilizer and other materials to condition soil using carts, shovels, wheelbarrows, forklifts and tractors. Regulate, maintain and repair irrigation systems. Examine plants for insects or disease. Market preparation: tie, bunch, wrap, price, tag; select/pack products to fill orders, move/stack stock to storage areas. Assist and load plant orders and landscape materials for customers. Load/unload trucks. Clean work areas and maintain grounds—pick up trash, clean and store equipment etc.
Special Requirements
Must be available for entire contract period. Must be able to perform all job duties. 4b. Able to drive tractor, forklift. Able to operate weed eaters, mowers, hedge trimmers, posthole diggers, power tools. Use hand toolsshovels, hoes, pruning shears. 4d.Employer pays and drug test is conducted when job offer accepted, prior to beginning work. 4e. Lift 75 pounds; plant containers, potting soil, fertilize etc. 4f. Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to sun, rain, heat, cold, insects and other natural elements. 4g-4j. Job duties require use of arms, legs, lifting, balancing, walking and stooping. Applicants must provide documents to complete INS Form I-9 if hired. Be available at time and place necessary to begin employment. Drug testing will be conducting after hiring. Drug testing will be conducted at employer's expense. As an employer, we have both a right and an obligation to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.