Nursery Laborer | Wooster, OH

Environmental Career Center; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Nursery Laborer with a forward-thinking company that values outdoor work and environmental stewardship. In this role, you'll engage in various horticultural activities, enhancing properties through the cultivation of plants, shrubs, and trees. You'll be responsible for preparing soil, maintaining irrigation systems, and operating landscape equipment, all while enjoying the great outdoors. This position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you have a passion for nature and a desire to grow your career in horticulture, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment provided

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Qualifications

• Passion for horticulture and outdoor work is essential.
• Completion of specific training programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain shrubs and trees to enhance property value.
• Prepare and care for plants and trees through various horticultural tasks.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment and irrigation systems.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books

Ability to complete First Aid and CPR course

Defensive driving skills

Tools

Landscape equipment

Irrigation systems

Job description

Additional Locations: NA

Primary Locations: OH, Wooster, 5509 Congress Road, 44691

Requisition ID: 190018

Position Overview

Prepare soil and growth media, cultivate, and participate in horticultural activities under supervision on acreage, in nursery, or in an environmentally controlled structure such as a greenhouse or shed by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Grow your green career with us!
• Enhance the appearance and value of properties through the cultivation of shrubs and trees.
• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Perform proper pruning to prevent girdling roots and promote a central leader on trees.
• Transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs.
• Prepare trees for pickup through the process of balling and burlapping.
• Load and unload materials, containerized shrubs, plants, and trees.
• Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees on hire

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation. Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Nursery Laborer to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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.

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.

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

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