Dormant Orchard Pruner

Harry & David; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry & David seeks 60 Dormant Orchard Pruner positions in Oregon. This temporary, full-time, seasonal role runs 12/3/2026 to 4/2/2027 across Talent, Medford, White City, Grants Pass, Phoenix and Central Point. Wage is $17.62 per hour, paid bi-weekly, with a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule.

No experience required; tools and PPE provided; safety rules apply and accommodations may be offered for housing or transportation when available.

Responsibilities

• Pruning dormant pear and peach trees, tree training, and sucker removal.
• Peach blossom thinning and limited dormant tree planting when available.
• Follow company procedures and use hand loppers, hand shears, or hand saws.
• Work in varied weather, up to 50 lbs, and use a 10-ft orchard ladder.

Job description

Employer is looking to fill 60 Dormant Orchard Pruner positions. This is a temporary, full-time, seasonal position from 12/3/2026 to 4/2/2027 in Talent, Medford, White City, Grants Pass, Phoenix and Central Point, Oregon.

Requirements: No experience required.

Employer Note: No minimum education required. Daily transportation to and between worksites provided at no cost to workers living in employer-provided housing. Housing provided to those unable to return to their permanent residence at end of workday. Employer provides all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned. Drug testing at employer's expense upon occurrence of a reportable accident.

Job Duties: Pruning dormant pear and peach trees, tree training, and sucker removal, peach blossom thinning, and tree planting, in established orchards. Follow training instructions based on established company procedures specific to the variety being pruned and tree form desired. Dormant work also includes tree training or limb positioning to establish productive tree structure. This involves using string, hammer, and nail, or branch spreaders to manipulate branches into desired positions. This position also includes the removal of branches that sprout from the trunk of the tree referred to as sucker growth. All wood cut during pruning and sucker removal positioned in the row middle for future mechanical mulching. This position may perform peach flower removal at the onset of bloom in peaches if timing overlaps with dormant pear pruning. Blossom thinning is the hand removal of unwanted flowers. Limited dormant tree planting is performed each year during the contract period and may offer alternate work if pruning is not available due to weather. Described safety rules be followed, and all provided PPE be worn including safety glasses and gloves. Communicate with work groups, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional manner; provide general maintenance, and care of company buildings, grounds, and equipment. Use common pruning tools that include hand lopper, hand shears, or hand saws. Work in varied weather conditions that include cold damp days common to the pacific northwest during the months of January-March. Maneuver up to 50 lbs. Proficiently and safely use a 10-ft orchard ladder weighing up to 50 lbs. Make decisions based on basic horticultural understanding.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Guarantee of work for 3/4 of the contract.

Wages: $17.62 per hour, paid bi-weekly. Employer will make all required deductions.

Application Deadline: 2/1/2027

Requirements

Job Requirements: None

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