Seasonal Nursery Technician

Green Rise Inc.; Readyville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Overtime available

PTO after 90 days

Paid holidays

Full benefits after 2 months

401k after 6 months

Company paid TeleMed

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Greenrise Technologies, based in Tennessee, is seeking a general laborer for the Operations/Nursery division. You will help with planting, growing, and maintaining plant modules, and assist with loading/unloading shipments in an outdoor environment.

The role emphasizes physical work, reliability, and the ability to follow directions while maintaining safety and quality standards. Opportunities for advancement exist within the growing organization.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Experience with plants or nursery preferred.
• Physically fit to work outside in the elements.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Good listening and direction-following abilities.

Responsibilities

• Fill modules with soil and plant with tile, plugs or cuttings.
• Grow and maintain modules; irrigate and fertilize as needed.
• Load/unload trucks; stack modules for shipping.
• Inspect tools, maintain equipment, and keep work area clean.
• Follow daily work schedule with Nursery Foreman and team.

Skills

Stamina & endurance

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliable & punctual

Tools

Skid steer operation

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Greenrise

Headquartered in the heart of Tennessee, Greenrise Technologies is a full-service green infrastructure firm that delivers innovative, reliable, and precise engineered turnkey systems in the following areas as well as operations in a full-service erosion control division.

Greenroofs

Stormwater Management

Growing Medium

Componentry

Maintenance

Full-service erosion control

With a relentless commitment to quality and service, we transform our clients' performance requirements and aesthetic ideals into thriving, customized, sustainable solutions that reduce the impact of development, improve quality of life, and exceed expectations every time. We are also a full-service erosion control provider working throughout Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Eastern Georgia. We specialize in silt fences, hydroseeding, SWPPP inspections, and construction debris removal. Greenrise Technologies offers competitive pay with the ability for rapid advancement based on reliability and strong performance. We seek positive individuals who enjoy working outdoors in a physical job and do not mind getting their hands a little dirty. This is a great opportunity for a motivated person looking to advance and build a stable career with a growing organization.

Job Summary

This is a general labor position with multiple job duties essential to the Operations/Nursery division. In this role you will be responsible for the task of ensuring vegetative plant health to provide the customer with the best possible product. Duties will include filling, planting, and growing modules, stacking modules for orders, loading/unloading trucks, irrigation maintenance and repair, fertilizing, hand weeding and any other task assigned.

Duties & Functions

• Filling, Planting and Growing
• Go over the daily work schedule with the Nursery Foreman each morning.
• Fill modules with soil, plant with tile, plugs or cuttings using proper planting methods.
• Fertilizing, weeding, watering, and inspecting plant condition.
• Stacking, Loading and Unloading
• Lifting and stacking modules onto pallets for shipping.
• Loading trucks by hand, skid steer or forklift.
• Unloading trucks by hand, skid steer or forklift.

Other Duties & Functions

• Always represent Greenrise in a professional manner.
• Complete work to a high standard of excellence and Greenrise Technologies quality.
• Follow safety protocols pertaining to vehicles, equipment or site conduct as instructed.
• Communicate effectively with managers and crew members.
• Able to work on your own and with fellow crew members to achieve daily and weekly goals.
• Ensure tools and equipment are inspected, maintained, and stored properly.

Requirements

Qualifications & Standards

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license (preferred)
• Experience working with hand tools, skid steers and forklifts (preferred)
• Experience Working With Plants Or In a Nursery (preferred)
• Physically fit and able to work long days outside in the elements.
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to project challenges.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills.
• Individuals must be dependable, have good interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to interact and communicate with associates at all levels.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a professional, prompt manner.
• Must be able to work independently, utilizing good judgement and take initiative to complete tasks.
• Must have demonstrated initiative to complete responsibilities.

Perks

• Competitive Pay, with additional overtime available during peak times of the year
• Consistent hours in an essential industry
• PTO awarded after 90 days of employment.
• 8 Paid company holidays off per year.
• Full Benefits available after two months
• Company Paid TeleMed
• 401k retirement plan available after six months
• Opportunity to advance within the organization.