Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

plant seedlings into small 4" containers, shift upsize 4' plant material into 1 gallon nursery containers, upsize 1 gallon plant material into 3 gallon or 5 gallons nursery containers, upsize 5 gallon plant material and trees into 15 gallon nursery containers, upsize 15 gallon trees plants into 24' box containers, 24" box trees shift into 36' and 48' boxes in through this process shovel, pitchforks and clippers[pruning shears] will be used. Take inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for shipping by trimming, cutting, hand weeding stock in 15” and smaller containers intermittently, cleaning, fertilizing, and watering. Load trucks with trees, and plant material, stake and cross brace using wood, hammer, and nails, lay trees, bushes, shrubs, fruit trees, and flowers down, stack, cover with shade cloth, and rope all plants on the truck securely. Prepare growing area using weedeater and long handle hoes in standing position. Working at the nursery also consist of carrying, hauling on carts, lifting, and load nursery stock in the field and to/from flatbed trucks, Tractors and/or refrigerated trailers; Prepare growing areas for planting by clearing brush and debris then leveling ground using shovels, rakes, long handle hoes, farm tractor; dig, load, unload or transplant bare-root nursery stock; straighten, tie, shear and prune trees according to predetermined standards using hand tools such as saws, pruners, and hand snips; remove resulting brush from trees upon completion of pruning; rake/scatter resulting brush in the center of tractor/equipment rows for proper bundling/disposal; install water lines, valves, drip line, sprinklers, move irrigation equipment; apply agricultural chemicals: herbicides and insecticides and fertilizer; perform skills associated with the propagation of pines, ornamental trees, fruit trees, bushes, shrubs, cactus, and succulents. Perform work including but not limited to planting, loading, trimming, watering in nurseries, fertilizing, spacing, tagging and performing other plant maintenance. Plants and Trees are perishable so they must be handled carefully to ensure that they don't get shocked, banged, dropped, or broken. Task will also include all necessary duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials, trees and nursery stock. Employees will be provided with gloves and knee pads as necessary and training in prevention of work-related injuries at no cost and abide by all regulations under 20 CFR 655.135(e). Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Must be able to lift and carry 100 lbs frequently

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

Experience as Farm laborer Must pass employer paid post hire background check

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Adam Hall's Nursery Inc

Location:

Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Telephone Number:

+19515382730

Worksite

Address:

12925 Redlands Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22322-595736

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered based on work performance, skill or tenure.

Date Posted:

12/13/2022

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