Nursery Workers
Employer
5538 RBC Road #4
Meeker, CO 81641
United States
Job description
Performs any combination of the following duties concerned with the preparation of soil & growth media, cultivating, & otherwise participating in horticultural activities under close supervision on acreage, in nursery, or in environmentally controlled structure, such as greenhouse & shed: hauls & spreads topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, & other materials to condition land.
Digs, rakes, & screens soil, and fills cold frames & hot beds to prepare them for planting. Fills growing tanks w/ water. Plants, sprays, weeds & waters plants, shrubs, & trees. Works in conjunction w/ supervisors w/ tasks involving seedbed preparation, planting (seed, bare-root, cutting, or potted plants), irrigating, cultivation, fertilization, weed control, harvest, seed processing, plant preparation & seed & plant storage. May be asked to assist in planting of increase fields, products for reimbursable & cooperative agreements, research projects & seed collections. Assists in maintaining grounds and buildings. Helps to perform needed maintenance, winterization & repairs on equipment. May operate agricultural equipment based on ability and skills. All outlined activities and schedule will vary per weather, field conditions, & unexpected occurrences. Will normally work 6am to 3:30 pm with 30-minute meal break at mid-day. Employer will provide potable drinking water and insure adequate first-aid supplies are available. Must be able to lift 60 pounds. Workers must be able to understand and follow instructions given in English. A signed contract may be required. Returning workers may be offered longevity pay and/or bonus.
Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions which may include, at times, dusty conditions, wind, etc. Temperatures in early spring and late fall are cool; temperatures during working hours in summer can reach a high of 100 degrees F.
Special Requirements
The employer will provide workers compensation coverage for injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the workers employment and no cost to the worker and will be in effect not later than the beginning date of this job order.
The employer will provide at no cost to worker, a cell phone as an effective means of communicating with persons capable of responding to the workers need in case of an emergency. This devise may be used for emergency or business use only.
This may be substituted for other means if the conditions warrant. Worker will be directed and controlled by the ranch operator and/or designated foreman. However, workers are often required to work alone for long periods without supervision and to perform the required work reliably and properly. Three months prior experience as a general ranch worker and one satisfactory reference is required. The name and address or telephone number of the employer reference that can verify the workers experience