Garden Center & Holding Yard Laborer
Employer
15639 Birmingham Hwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
United States
Job description
Perform manual labor to load and unload trees, shrubs, gravel, soil, pumpkins and other materials at the garden center, holding yard, or residential locations (75%) and landscape properties (25%). Move shrubs, plants, and trees. Throw away dead and culled plants. Stake and tie trees and prune plants. Space plants. Pull weeds. Tie evergreen branches. Dig holes with shovels to install trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, saws and axes. Water plants with sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. Haul and spread soil, mulch and straw. Blow, rake, and mulch. Spray or spread pre-mixed fertilizers, pre-mixed herbicides, or pre-mixed insecticides onto plants using sprayers or spreaders. Drug testing may be conducted throughout the employment period at no cost to the worker. Pre-employment drug testing will be carried out equally between U.S. workers and H-2B workers at employer's expense. Local workers are tested at a local clinic in Dawsonville, GA and H-2B workers are tested before entering the USA.The employer will make arrangements for domestic applicants residing outside the commuting area to be tested in a health department or clinic in their local area. These jobs involve nursery and garden center duties and landscape installation.
Special Requirements
Requires physical stamina. Work outdoors in adverse weather. Extensive bending, stooping, reaching and brisk walking. Must lift and carry up to 60 lbs. Must work cooperatively with others. Drug free workplace. Negative results required prior to starting work. One month verifiable Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse experience required. Provide contact information for a business reference who will verify your experience with your resume or application form.