Dormant Orchard Pruner — Pruning & Tree Training

H2ajobs; Talent (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Semi-weekly transport

Job summary

H2ajobs in Oregon seeks workers for pruning dormant pear and peach trees, tree training, and sucker removal. Duties include blossom thinning and occasional dormant planting, with standards set per orchard block.

Workers will follow company procedures, wear PPE, and communicate professionally with crew and supervisors. A three-week training period is provided to reach per-block standards and safety rules are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical work common to dormant pear and peach tree pruning and training.
• Ability to communicate with work groups and supervisors in a professional manner.
• Willingness to follow safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Capable of using basic pruning tools and equipment such as loppers, hand shears, saws.

Responsibilities

• Prune dormant pear and peach trees and perform tree training and sucker removal.
• Follow block-by-block pruning standards; train during a three-week period to meet per-block standards.
• Assist with blossom thinning and limited dormant planting as seasons permit.
• Maintain housekeeping of equipment and facilities and adhere to safety rules.

Job description

H2ajobs in Oregon seeks workers for pruning dormant pear and peach trees, tree training, and sucker removal. Duties include blossom thinning and occasional dormant planting, with standards set per orchard block.

Workers will follow company procedures, wear PPE, and communicate professionally with crew and supervisors. A three-week training period is provided to reach per-block standards and safety rules are mandatory.