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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

94

Job Duties:

Temporary Seasonal Position: Nursery worker | SOC Code: 45-2092 All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described & must be available for entire period. Gerten Greenhouses & Garden Center, Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN, Dakota Possible shift: 8:00AM-5:00PM. 40-50+ May be possibility of weekend work. Crops: Greenhouse crops, Nursery Worker, Trees/Shrubs, Grass and Groundcovers, Perennials, Annuals, Winter Greens. Duties may include: Work in a nursery production and greenhouse production environment preparing nursery stock and greenhouse crops. Planting, seeding, propagating, cultivating, watering, spacing, fertilizing, staking and pruning of crops produced. Covering and uncovering nursery stock to protect it from inclement weather. General maintenance of crops on site, including through chemical application and manual weed pulling. Maintenance of production records. Driving tractors, tugs or trucks to move plants from one production area to another. Loading and unloading nursery stock and greenhouse crops and assisting in shipping products. General maintenance of all areas and infrastructure involved in crop production, including potting fields, input and tool storage areas and loading docks. Other related nursery worker activities & other related Nursery worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Must have 3 months Nursery Worker exp. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 60lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. Tools supplies and equipment provided at no cost to worker. Employer guarantees 3/4 of contract. Work outdoors, exposed to weather, hot or cold; hrs may vary (+/-); possible downtimes and/or extended hrs. Dependable: fulfill obligations. Attn. to detail: complete work tasks. Employer provided housing available to those who cannot reasonably return to their residence within the same day. Cell phone use allowable during designated breaks. Must be able to obtain a drivers license. Must be 18 years of age. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/ refusal to abide = dismissal. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show legal authorization to work in the United States. Cash advances may apply at employer discretion.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 60lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/ refusal to abide = dismissal. Driver's license within 2 months of hire. See addendum C for Covid info

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Gerten Greenhouses & Garden Center, Inc.

Location:

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Worksite

Address:

5500 Blaine Ave E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-21350-770971

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

High wage offers of $17.50 an hour. Based on experience

Date Posted:

1/4/2022

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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