Nursery Worker
Moon Valley Nurseries · Escondido, CA
full timeentry$35,360/yrPosted 2 days ago
Job description
The employer is seeking a dedicated Nursery Worker for their location in Escondido. The role involves planting, growing, and installing a variety of landscape materials, including ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground-covers. Typical duties include digging holes, hauling soil and mulch, pruning trees, and installing irrigation systems to ensure the health of the nursery stock. You will also be responsible for light vehicle maintenance and building tree boxes as needed.
Candidates will operate various equipment such as forklifts, Kubotas, and golf carts to transport products throughout the nursery yard. On occasion, travel to customer locations may be required to install trees grown at the farm. The position pays $17.00 per hour, and overtime may be offered depending on workload. The employer provides all necessary tools, supplies, and equipment at no charge to the worker.
Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. consistently on a daily basis
Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift and Kubota
Willingness to work outdoors in various tasks including weeding and digging
Occasional travel to customer sites for installation