Nursery Worker

H2ajobs; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for the production of horticultural products in Texas. The role involves both manual and mechanized tasks to plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, and other plants in holding houses and fields.

You will prepare soil, propagate plants, and move material within greenhouses and loading areas. Responsibilities include applying crop treatments, operating equipment safely, handling labeling and storage, and supporting general farm maintenance.

Qualifications

• 0 months experience required.
• Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.
• Willingness to perform outdoor and indoor nursery tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanized tasks for indoor and outdoor production of horticultural products.
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, and other plants across holding houses and fields.
• Prepare fields/soil for planting, propagate plants, and move plants to/from greenhouses and loading areas.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and crop treatments at the correct times.
• Operate equipment safely, follow safety instructions, and use PPE as required.
• Load/unload trucks, label and store plants by variety, and assist with general farm maintenance.

Job description

Crops/Commodities:

trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals.

Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):

Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the indoor and outdoor production of horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners, hanging baskets, greenhouse-grown specialty plants, and other horticultural varieties. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Plant/propagate plants. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment (rakes, shovels, hoes, tractors, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes). Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter, fill and label trays, and move product to/from greenhouses and loading/unloading areas.. Prepare trees for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Hand dig trees and other plants with shovel or tree spade. Crimp wire baskets. Attach hangers to baskets and hang throughout holding houses. Move containerized plants using rolling/electric carts. Load/unload trucks and product from conveyor belt. Install/remove plastic coverings. Perform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Maintain irrigation systems. Train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting according to grade. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Bale trees using tree baler. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twice and/or stapes. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Crimp wire baskets.

Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Pesticide products are purchased over the counter for use by the general public and do not require a pesticide applicator license for purchase or application. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.

Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Housing:

• Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals:

• Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Transport:

• Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. For non-local workers, employer arranges/provides inbound transportation via common carrier mode of transportation (e.g., bus or plane) and reimburses workers for daily subsistence and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Use of employer-offered transportation is voluntary. Employer arranges/provides outbound travel via common carrier mode of transportation (e.g.,

Experience wanted:

0 months

Jobs are offered handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with nursery production. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required. Employer-paid post-hire random, post-accident, and upon suspicion drug testing required.