- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 12
- Job Duties:
- Crops: Boxwood, Grass, Grass-like plants, Plants, Shrubs, Christmas trees, Citrus, Flowers, Nursery/greenhouse crops
Nursery worker :
1. Planting and Propagation
• Prepare seeds, cuttings, or seedlings for germination.
• Place seeds or young plants in trays, pots, or soil.
• Use propagation techniques (by seed, grafting, cuttings, or division).
2. Irrigation and Maintenance
• Water plants according to their specific needs.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, or fungicides as needed.
• Clean, weed, and maintain growing areas.
3. Monitoring Plant Growth and Health
• Monitor for the appearance of pests or diseases.
• Prune, transplant, or remove diseased plants.
• Sort and select the best quality plants.
4. Nursery Preparation and Organization
• Prepare substrates, pots, trays, and tools.
• Organize work and storage areas.
• Keep the nursery clean and tidy.
5. Sales or Distribution Support and Assistance
• Label plants with names and prices.
• Prepare orders for customers or transport.
• Assist with loading and unloading plants.
6. Recordkeeping and Control
• Record the number of plants planted, germinated, and sold.
• Maintain inventories of materials and products.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse