Groundsman - Yard Utility

Moon Valley Nurseries Inc; Naples (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries Inc in Naples, FL is seeking a General Labor team member to support nursery operations and customer service. You will help with yard organization, equipment maintenance, loading/unloading, and assisting customers in a fast-paced retail yard.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and flexible availability. Prior tool experience is a plus; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols.
• Prior experience with tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the nursery yard for a clean, attractive appearance.
• Load and unload plants, trees, and other nursery products into vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance on nursery equipment and tools to keep them safe and usable.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Power tools

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: MVN FL Naples - Naples, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $15.50 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Open Availability Day Shift, Job Category: General Labor

Job Summary

Nurseries, 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 Responsibilities

• Assist 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 vans
• Adhere 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 & Abilities
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• 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. #MVNLABOR