Nursery Crew Member (Planting and Digging Team)

The Bruce Company of WI, Inc.; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run landscaping business in Verona as a Nursery Crew Member, where you'll be central to nursery operations. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a $500 sign-up bonus, and a chance to cultivate your career in a thriving outdoor environment. You'll engage in diverse tasks, from planting to assisting customers, in one of Southern Wisconsin’s largest nurseries.

Benefits

Sign up bonus $500

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Weekly pay

Team-oriented culture

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Previous experience helpful but not required; training provided.
• Knowledge of pruning or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Dig, plant, and weed nursery stock under supervisor guidance.
• Support tree-staking activities for optimal plant health.
• Assist customers and delivery drivers with loading and unloading.

Skills

Previous experience in a plant nursery

Pruning techniques

Equipment operation

Bilingual fluency (English and Spanish)

Tools

Loader

Bobcat

Tractor

Job description

Nursery Crew Member (Planting and Digging Team)

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The Bruce Company of WI, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by The Bruce Company of WI, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $22.00/hr

At The Bruce Company, a local, family-run landscaping business with a rich 70-year history, we're not just about planting seeds – we're about nurturing growth, both in our plants and in our people. If you're passionate about cultivating success for customers and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you on our team!

Why Choose The Bruce Company? Here’s why:

• $500 sign up bonus.
• Achieve work-life balance and enjoy the convenience of weekly pay.
• Immerse yourself in a supportive, team-oriented culture dedicated to your career advancement.
• Become a part of history by working in one of Southern Wisconsin's largest locally-owned nurseries, established in 1968.
• Cultivate your career with the industry leader in landscaping in Southern Wisconsin!
  
  

Responsibilities/Duties

As a Nursery Crew Member, you'll be the backbone of our nursery operations, contributing to our legacy of excellence. Working amidst the beauty of our expansive 300-acre nursery, you'll engage in various tasks to ensure the health and vitality of our plants:

• Dig, plant, and weed nursery stock under the guidance of the Nursery Supervisor.
• Support tree-staking activities, employing proper techniques for optimal plant health.
• Take charge of pruning duties and learn new pruning techniques.
• Assist customers and delivery drivers with loading and unloading trucks, delivering top-notch service.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and colleagues to address any stock-related issues promptly.
• Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, and skid steer loaders, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Embrace the winter season by lending a hand in snow removal operations.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Tasks are predominantly carried out in an outdoor setting.
• Work frequently takes place in varying ground conditions, such as mud, snow, rocks, etc.
• The typical noise level in our work environment is moderate. For tasks involving equipment operation or exposure to elevated noise levels, it's important to wear hearing protection
• This position involves working with chemicals and fertilizers as part of its responsibilities.
  
  

Schedule

• This is a full-time seasonal position.
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday between 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. During our peak season (approximately April to November), Saturday hours as needed.
• Hours vary in winter months (approximately December through March) based on snow removal.
• Overtime may be required as workload dictates
  
  

Skills Do You Need

• Previous experience working in a plant nursery is helpful but not required; we will train the right individual.
• Previous experience and knowledge of pruning or willingness to learn.
• Previous equipment operating experience (loader, bobcat, tractor or other used in nursery production) is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license with good driving record is required
• Proficiency in English or bilingual fluency, including the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

The Bruce Company offers a competitive hourly wage, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits and more coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Join our team of outdoor living experts and experience for yourself why many of our employees have chosen to make their life-long careers at The Bruce Company. Visit us at www.brucecompany.com to learn more.

The Bruce Company is proud to be an Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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