Highlights
Duties/Responsibilities: Plants, fertilizes, weeds, prunes, repots, waters, and mulches plants, shrubs, and trees in the nursery using hand and gardening tools. Must be able to push, pull, bend, lift, stretch, and climb in order to care for plants and arrange them within the nursery.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Website | http://www.dixielandscape.com |
Description
Nursery Laborer
Duties/Responsibilities:
Plants, fertilizes, weeds, prunes, repots, waters, and mulches plants, shrubs, and trees in the nursery using hand and gardening tools.
Assists with loading and unloading plants to/from trailers
Maintains clean work areas, grounds, and landscaping.
Ensures the irrigation and climate control systems are working properly; performs basic maintenance and repairs.
Follows all safety rules and regulations; attends safety meetings
Required Skills/Abilities:
Good verbal communication skills with coworkers and supervisors; English or Spanish
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Some prior experience with plant care preferred, on-the-job training provided.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, and moving items.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
Must be able to push, pull, bend, lift, stretch, and climb in order to care for plants and arrange them within the nursery.
SNAPPER CREEK NURSERY IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
About Company
Dixie Landscape Company is an award winning company providing Landscape, Irrigation, Design and Maintenance services with locations throughout SE Florida. Be part of an exciting, fast paced and self-directed environment where teams accomplish projects in record time with exciting collaboration! Expand and grow personally learning about business and innovation from our experienced team, where over 30% of our 300 member staff has five to 30+ years with us and will share their knowledge and the culture of our winning plan. Our strategy is to employ, retain and develop a person to cultivate a surrounding that promotes growth and opportunities for career enhancement.