Groundsman - Planting Crew

Moon Valley Nurseries; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 21,352 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an Entry to Full-Time Planting Crew member in Sugar Land, TX 77498 to install trees and plants for customers. You will plant according to landscape plans, maintain spacing, and keep your work area organized while delivering exceptional service.

You will also assist with loading and unloading plant material, follow PPE and safety rules, and coordinate with colleagues to ensure projects are completed on time. This is an active outdoor role with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Able to perform manual labor.
• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, or related field preferred.
• Experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs, and other plants according to landscape plans and specifications.
• Ensure proper fertilization and planting techniques are followed to promote healthy growth and longevity of plants.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and complete projects on time.
• Assist with loading and unloading plants, tools, equipment and any other equipment needed for the day’s tasks, ensuring accurate counts and proper weight distribution.
• Ensure the proper use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and any other necessary protective gear to maintain personal safety.
• Understand and recognize the significance of Blue Stake/811 colors at job sites to prevent damage to underground utilities and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Sugarland, TX 77498
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $15.50 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Open Availability Day Shift
Job Category: Horticulture

Job Summary

As a member of the Planting Crew at Moon Valley Nurseries, you will play a vital role in the process of installing trees and plants for our customers. Your responsibilities will include planting trees and shrubs according to specifications, ensuring proper spacing and alignment, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. You will work closely with our team to deliver exceptional service and exceed customer expectations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs, and other plants according to landscape plans and specifications.
• Ensure proper fertilization and planting techniques are followed to promote healthy growth and longevity of plants.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and complete projects on time.
• Assist with loading and unloading plants, tools, equipment and any other equipment needed for the day's tasks, ensuring accurate counts and proper weight distribution.
• Ensure the proper use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and any other necessary protective gear to maintain personal safety.
• Understand and recognize the significance of Blue Stake/811 colors at job sites to prevent damage to underground utilities and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Previous experience in landscaping, horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

OTHER

Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations.

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

Resume De Trabajo

Únete al equipo de Moon Valley Nurseries!

Funciones y Responsabilidades Clave

• Realizar labores manuales para ayudar en el mantenimiento, almacenamiento y cumplimiento de pedidos de los clientes en el vivero de paisajismo.
• Transportar y mezclar tierra vegetal, fertilizante, turba y otros materiales para acondicionar el suelo, utilizando herramientas manuales.
• Excavar, rastrillar y tamizar tierra para llenar cubos y cajas para la plantación.
• Mostrar disponibilidad para trabajar cualquier día de la semana.
• Otras tareas y deberes según se asignen.

Educación

Se prefiere diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.

Cualificaciones

• Capacidad para realizar labores manuales.
• Se prefiere experiencia previa en el uso de herramientas eléctricas, herramientas manuales y otro equipo.
• Capacidad para seguir instrucciones específicas y protocolos de seguridad.

Requisitos Físicos/Condiciones de Trabajo

Durante el desempeño de las tareas de este trabajo, el empleado debe comunicarse regularmente con colegas, gerentes y proveedores, a veces rápidamente por motivos de seguridad. La posición es activa y requiere estar de pie, caminar, agacharse, arrodillarse, inclinarse, agacharse, arrastrarse y trepar durante todo el día. El empleado debe frecuentemente alcanzar, tirar, levantar y/o mover objetos que pesen hasta y más de 75 libras. El empleado debe poder trabajar al aire libre por períodos prolongados en condiciones posiblemente extremas, incluyendo lluvia, calor, sol y viento. Se espera que la posición sea de tiempo completo y puede ser programada entre semana y fines de semana.

OTROS

Sujeto a verificación de antecedentes penales de acuerdo con las leyes, normas y regulaciones aplicables de oportunidad justa.

Sobre Nosotros

Moon Valley Nurseries es el mayor productor de árboles en caja y palmas en Norteamérica y es una empresa líder en la industria y de alto crecimiento que ofrece salarios competitivos con beneficios excepcionales para empleados, incluyendo seguro médico, 401(k), días festivos y PTO para todos los empleados elegibles. Moon Valley Nurseries es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y toma decisiones de contratación y empleo sin considerar características protegidas por la ley aplicable. Además, se considerarán candidatos calificados con antecedentes penales de acuerdo con todas las leyes estatales y locales aplicables de oportunidad justa. Somos un Lugar de Trabajo Libre de Drogas.