Nursery Workers

Job description

Planting, growing, securing, maintaining, and potting tree stock. Planting bare root trees (tree stock) in the fields and cuttings from plants to produce or multiply the number of plants. Once trees and plants reach desired sizes they are planted in pots for easy handling and shipping and delivery. Larger trees are often repotted to larger sizes as they mature. Securing plants, shurbs and trees with tree sticks; planting, potting, and maintaining the nursery stock. Workers will accept and unload deliveries of nursery materials potting soils/topsoil pots and fertilizes to be used throughout the growing season. They will also help load nursery stock to be delivered to local jobs sites of our customers. Will operate skid steer loaders, front end loaders.

TOOLS: Any required tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no charge

HOURS AND DAYS VARY: M-F 8 am - 4pm

PAY ASSURANCES: Employer offer the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing hourly wage or piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage or the Federal or State minimum wage.

ADDITIONAL HOURS: Additional, non-compulsory work may be offered, including on holidays.

WORKERS COMPENSATION: Employer guarantees to maintain coverage throughout the entire contract period. Workers must notify immediate foreman and/or supervisor in case of injury within 30 days. Workers Compensation is free of charge to employee.

COVID: Employer will comply with the most restrictive Covid-19 regulations including local, state and federal guidelines. A CDC-approved COVID Vaccine is required for workers staying in employer-provided housing ONLY. Workers staying in close quarters are susceptible to cross-contamination risk.

HOUSING: Provided at no charge to worker.

MEALS: Workers will prepare their own meals. Employer will provide weekly runs to store each week.

TRANSPORTATION: Employer will provide transportation to all worksite locations. Workers are not required to use employer-provided transportation. Employer is not liable for the welfare of any worker who chooses their own means of transportation.

Special Requirements

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of the job. Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion after break-in period. Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid crop damage and to protect the worker from potential injury. Extensive pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, standing, stooping, Must tolerate extreme temperatures. Must report to work sober. May be subjected to and must pass post-employment, employer-paid drug test. Workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a safety threat to themselves or others.