Greenhouse Seedling Specialist — Housing Provided

H2ajobs; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States is seeking a Nursery Associate to cultivate, transplant and care for vegetable, flower and herb seedlings in a busy greenhouse environment. You will work outdoors, stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs while handling seed flats, trays and carts.

The role requires at least 2 months of greenhouse or nursery experience, ability to follow safety rules, and willingness to travel between staging and loading areas as needed. Housing and transport are not specified.

Qualifications

• 2 months greenhouse or nursery experience is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Outdoor work in extreme weather; stand for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Drug and alcohol testing after hire.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, transplant and care for seedlings and cuttings in greenhouse lines.
• Plant, spray, weed, and water plants with hand tools and gardening tools.
• Operate tractors and machinery to fertilize, cultivate and spray.
• Load/unload racks, move seed flats and assist with packing boxes.
• Perform nursery sanitation and maintain grounds and facilities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

H2ajobs in the United States is seeking a Nursery Associate to cultivate, transplant and care for vegetable, flower and herb seedlings in a busy greenhouse environment. You will work outdoors, stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs while handling seed flats, trays and carts.

The role requires at least 2 months of greenhouse or nursery experience, ability to follow safety rules, and willingness to travel between staging and loading areas as needed. Housing and transport are not specified.