Anticipated period of employment: 03/01/2024 to 12/15/2024.

3 months of experience required as a Nursery/Farm Worker.

Take inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for digging by tying or wrapping with twine as necessary; dig trees using shovels; wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and securing with twine and/or staples; crimping wire baskets with pig tail crimpers; lift, carry and load nursery stock in the field and to/from flat bed and/or refrigerated trailers; unload, move or load supplies, including wire baskets, plant materials, and tools. Prepare fields for planting by clearing cull stock, brush and debris; plant seedlings or liners by hand (including riding an d inserting liners in a mechanical planter); 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; cut, pull or remove and mow weeds or grass; move irrigation equipment; apply agricultural chemicals: herbicides and insecticides and fertilizer; perform skills associated with the propagation of ornamental trees. Perform work including but not limited to hoeing, watering in nurseries, fertilizing, spacing, watering, tagging and performing other plant maintenance. Plants must be handled carefully to ensure that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Saturday work required. Must be able to lift and carry 60 lbs frequently See ETA 790 for a complete job description

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