Groundsman - Yard Utility

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries in Naples, FL seeks a versatile Nursery Associate to support yard operations and customer service. You will help keep the yard neat, assist customers, and handle loading/unloading plants and merchandise.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and flexible availability to work any day of the week. Join a team that values reliability and hands-on contribution.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the nursery yard for a clean, attractive appearance.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading plants and nursery products.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service on the sales floor.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear protective equipment.
• Be available to work any day of the week.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job SummaryNurseries, you will play a versatile role in supporting various aspects of nursery operations and customer service. Your responsibilities will include performing a range of tasks such as equipment maintenance, yard organization, and customer assistance. This position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the retail yard.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist with organizing and maintaining the nursery yard to ensure a clean, orderly, and attractive appearance. This may involve communicating plant material waste, rearranging plants, trees, and other merchandise, as well as cleaning and tidying up the yard area.Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on nursery equipment, including vehicles, forklifts, and hand tools. Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition and safe to use.Assist with loading and unloading plants, trees, and other nursery products into a variety of vehicles. Provide friendly and helpful customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.Provide assistance to customers and colleagues by loading and unloading plants, trees, and other nursery products into a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, trailers, and vansAdhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while performing tasks in yard such as, proper lifting techniques, operating equipment, handling merchandise, and ensuring a safe environment for customers and colleagues.Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.Other duties and tasks as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform manual labor.Previous experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred.Physical requirements/Working ConditionsWhile 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.OtherSubject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulationsAbout UsMoon 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.#MVNSALES