Nursery Worker
Employer
300 Highway 665
Montegut, LA 70377
United States
Job description
Prepare field for cultivation, make rows, dig holes, plant trees, plant wetland/upland grasses and plugs at the nursery and at the planting jobs located within the nursery's metropolitan statistical area. Spray various chemicals and fertilizers, mix soil, harvest and plant tree seedlings by hand. Operate and perform field and shed sanitation. Maintain farm equipment. Will walk, lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, reach and kneel repetitively for long periods of time. All work done outdoors in all kinds of weather. All tools, supplies and equipment required to perform the job are provided by the employer without charge. Note: The company is exempt from obtaining a license for spraying chemicals. The type of herbicides and methods utilized are exempted from obtaining a permit.
Special Requirements
Note: Drug screen is post-hire at employer's expense. Needed to ensure safety of employees in the use of machinery and nursery tools.