Field & Nursery Technician: Planting, Harvest & Equipment

H2ajobs; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for farm labor in Arcadia, Florida. Duties include planting, nursery maintenance, field care, and operating farm equipment. You will assist with greenhouse operations and general farm tasks while adhering to safety procedures.

Experience is requested at 2 months, and housing and meals are provided. Transportation is arranged for workers living in employer-provided housing as described in the addendum.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural labor or farming is preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Planting, transplanting, potting, and spacing nursery stock according to specifications.
• Prepare planting media, fill containers, and maintain nursery inventory.
• Water, fertilize, prune, weed, mulch, stake, and maintain nursery plants and sod fields.
• Operate tractors, skid steers, forklifts, utility vehicles, mowers, and hand tools safely.
• Prepare fields and nursery growing areas; grade, cultivate, and install soil amendments.
• Load and unload nursery stock, sod, rock, mulch and materials.
• Assist with greenhouse and shade house operations; monitor environmental conditions.
• General farm labor: clean work areas, repair fences, maintain drainage, and follow safety rules.

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers for farm labor in Arcadia, Florida. Duties include planting, nursery maintenance, field care, and operating farm equipment. You will assist with greenhouse operations and general farm tasks while adhering to safety procedures.

Experience is requested at 2 months, and housing and meals are provided. Transportation is arranged for workers living in employer-provided housing as described in the addendum.