Nursery Laborer (Part-time on weekends)), Ham Lake, MN

Davey Tree Expert Co; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

Employee discounts on services

Job summary

Mickman Brothers, Inc. in Ham Lake, MN is seeking a part-time Nursery Laborer for weekend shifts to support our seasonal operations.

The role includes loading, delivering, and maintaining nursery merchandise, with emphasis on bulk loads and equipment like loaders, bobcats, and forklifts. Candidates should have experience handling bulk loads, be able to operate landscape machinery, and complete safety training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in the field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a DOT certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• DOT medical card, or ability to obtain one to be a Davey Qualified Driver for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and properly use landscape equipment.
• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Deliver trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and bulk materials to customers.
• Clean work areas and maintain grounds.
• Perform proper pruning and prepare trees for pickup.
• Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
• Harvest, transplant, pot, and label plants.
• Apply chemical solutions to protect plants and enhance growth.

Skills

Landscape equipment experience

Valid driver's license

Safety training

CDP completion

Forklift/Bobcat operation

Tools

Bobcat

Forklift

Loader

Job description

Nursery Laborer (Part-time on weekends)), Ham Lake, MN

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Company:Mickman Brothers, Inc.
Locations:Ham Lake, MN
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:228127

Position Overview

The CLS Nursery Equipment Operator and Laborer is responsible for loading, delivering, and maintaining nursery merchandise, grounds, and fields using equipment including, but not limited to, loaders, bobcats, and forklifts. This is a seasonal position, depending on the regional location. This is a part-time position for the weekends. We are seeking somebody who has experience with bulk loads with the bobcat, forklift operator, and delivery of bulk loads.

Job Duties

• Operate, maintain, and properly use landscape equipment.
• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Deliver trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and bulk materials to customers.
• Clean work areas and maintain grounds.
• Perform proper pruning and prepare trees for pickup.
• Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
• Harvest, transplant, pot, and label plants.
• Apply chemical solutions to protect plants and enhance growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in the field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• DOT medical card, or ability to obtain one to be a Davey Qualified Driver for some positions.

Additional Information

Competitive wages based on experience, $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

What We Offer [Benefits]

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Mickman Brothers, a Davey company, is an industry leading provider of green goods and services and is based in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail] .

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Part Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

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