Landscape Worker I (Nursery)

Pulama Lanai; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulama Lanai is seeking an entry-level Nursery/Landscape laborer to perform general labor in Nursery operations, including propagation, pruning, planting, potting and watering.

You will support Landscaping/Nursery Supervisors and Lead Workers, keep materials organized, assist with inventory, and maintain equipment and uniforms. Weekend or holiday work may be required, and safety standards must be followed.

Qualifications

• Entry Level position.
• Required to follow all safety standards for a nursery operation.
• Requires relating to people in a friendly and professional manner.
• Requires working to the established procedures and maintaining reliable work attendance.
• Requires good verbal communication skills.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to think and make effective decisions quickly.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with employees.
• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and available to work on weekends and/or holidays depending upon scheduled days of operation and season.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping and Nursery operations, which includes general labor in the Nursery.
• Assist with keeping Landscape materials organized, clean, and orderly while ensuring proper operation for all on-going Nursery activities.
• Assist with maintaining the inventory for all Landscaping projects, including watering; weeding; and organizing all Landscape materials.
• Maintain professional appearance and operation of all assigned uniforms, tools, and equipment for Landscaping activities.
• Actively participate in training, support, direction, and guidance from Supervisors.
• Report all maintenance and repairs required for equipment to the Supervisors.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety standards

Verbal communication

Attendance reliability

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Under direct supervision, perform general labor work, including but not limited to, Nursery grounds maintenance; propagation; pruning; planting; potting; watering; and general care of plants for the purpose of production and sales of Nursery plants and materials. Uses various hand tools, such as trowels; garden shears; hand clippers; etc.

Compensation

$17.78/hour (non-exempt).

This is a union position with 1 opening.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Landscaping/Nursery Supervisors and Lead Workers

Quality Standards

• Conduct individual and business affairs in highest ethical and legal fashion.
• Establish and contribute to a supportive, creative, enthusiastic, and cooperative working environment for all.
• Build strong communication links with supervisors, peers, and employees.
• Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company representative.
• Comply with all Company policies and standards.
• Conducts business in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Pūlama Lāna‘i.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Landscaping and Nursery operations, which includes general labor in the Nursery.
• Assist with keeping Landscape materials organized, clean, and orderly while ensuring proper operation for all on-going Nursery activities.
• Assist with maintaining the inventory for all Landscaping projects, including watering; weeding; and organizing all Landscape materials.
• Maintain professional appearance and operation of all assigned uniforms, tools, and equipment for Landscaping activities.
• Actively participate in training, support, direction, and guidance from Supervisors.
• Report all maintenance and repairs required for equipment to the Supervisors.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification/Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Entry Level position.
• Required to follow all safety standards for a nursery operation.
• Requires relating to people in a friendly and professional manner.
• Requires working to the established procedures and maintaining reliable work attendance.
• Requires good verbal communication skills.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to think and make effective decisions quickly.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with employees.
• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and available to work on weekends and/or holidays depending upon scheduled days of operation and season.

Required Work Cards/Certifications

• None

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision.
• The employee is occasionally required to operate objects, tools, or controls.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.