Nursery Person/Equipment Operator

Bachman's Inc; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Bachman’s in Minnesota is seeking a Nursery Operations Associate to support planting, soil prep, fertilizer application and equipment operation across nursery and greenhouse needs. You’ll load materials, haul soils, and assist with stock while keeping safety at the forefront.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma with horticulture training and two years in nursery production, including a year in a leadership role; a Minnesota Class D license is preferred, with lifting up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus a two-year horticulture certificate and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role.
• Class D Minnesota driver’s license or equivalent; CDL may be required.
• Must be insurable with Bachman’s Insurance carrier (MVR and Safe Driver Standards).
• May be required to obtain chemical pesticide applicators license.
• Knowledge of landscape plant materials commonly found in Minnesota.
• Spanish speaking ability preferred.
• MNLA Nursery Professional Certification preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Willing to work outdoors year-round in all weather and stand/bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Accurately mix, incorporate fertilizer and shred soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs according to established formulas.
• Load and haul soil, rock and other materials on trucks as needed and directed.
• Assist in loading and unloading B&B and container nursery stock as directed.
• Communicate problems, concerns or other pertinent information to supervisor or other personnel as necessary.
• Grade nursery roads as directed.
• Operate equipment safely: skid loaders, soil shredder, semi-tractor/trailer trucks, forklift, front end loaders, flattops, road grader, pesticide sprayers, fertilizer implements, farm tractors and others.
• Perform routine light maintenance on equipment and communicate maintenance needs.
• Accurately mix and apply chemical pesticides and fertilizers as directed.
• Perform field maintenance duties including filling tree spade holes, grubbing, and hauling trees.
• Operate dumb truck over the road to haul various materials.
• Perform other duties in nursery and wholesale departments; may lead work crews.
• Perform all duties safely, effectively, thoroughly and efficiently.
• Assist in other areas as directed.

Education

High school diploma + horticulture certificate + leadership experience

Leadership experience in nursery/landscape

Spanish speaking preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accurately mix, incorporate fertilizer and shred soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs according to established formulas
• Load and haul soil, rock and other materials on trucks as needed and directed
• Assist in loading and unloading B&B and container nursery stock as directed
• Communicate problems, concerns or other pertinent information to supervisor or other personnel as necessary
• Grade nursery roads as directed
• Operate the following equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner: skid loaders, soil shredder, semi-tractor/trailer trucks, forklift, front end loaders, flattops, road grader, pesticide sprayers, fertilizer implements, farm tractors and others
• Perform routine light maintenance on equipment on a daily or other scheduled basis as directed. Maintain equipment in safe working order. Communicate maintenance needs to shop personnel.
• Accurately mix and apply chemical pesticides and fertilizers as directed
• Perform field maintenance duties including filling tree spade holes, grubbing, and hauling trees and others as directed
• Operate dumb truck over the road to haul various materials as directed
• Perform other duties in the nursery and wholesale departments as needed and directed. Duties may include leading work crews in various nursery related functions.
• Perform all duties in a safe, effective, thorough and efficient manner
• Assist in other areas as directed

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two-year certificate in horticulture or related field and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role
• Valid Class D Minnesota driver’s license or equivalent out-state license preferred, CDL driver's license may be required
• Must be accepted as insurable with Bachman’s Insurance carrier considering a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and Bachman’s Safe Driver Standards
• May be required to obtain a chemical pesticide applicators license
• Requires a strong working knowledge of landscape plant materials commonly found in Minnesota landscapes
• Conversational Spanish speaking ability, preferred
• MNLA Nursery Professional Certification, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift (up to) 50lbs on regular basis and 100lbs on occasional basis
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round and stand and/or bend for an extended period

Compensation

$24.76

Hours

7:00-5:00pm M-F, 7:00-12:00pm Sat. Nonpeak hours: 7:00-4:00pm. Overtime as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bachman’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.