Nursery Workers

Upper Colorado Envir

Meeker, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Meeker, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
*Job Seekers* If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. POSITION: Nursery Worker. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 60 pounds, Must be able to stand exposure to extreme temperatures. Must do extensive pushing or pulling. Will have extensive sitting or walking. Will be frequent stooping or bending over. Will be repetitive movements. JOB DESCRIPTION: Must have 3 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicant's skills. Must be able to lift 60 pounds. Performs any combination of the following duties concerned with the preparation of soil & growth media, cultivating, & otherwise participating in horticultural activities under close supervision on acreage, in nursery, or in environmentally controlled structure, such as greenhouse & shed: hauls & spreads topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, & other materials to condition land. Digs, rakes, & screens soil, and fills cold frames & hot beds to prepare them for planting. Fills growing tanks w/ water. Plants, sprays, weeds & waters plants, shrubs, & trees. Works in conjunction w/ supervisors w/ tasks involving seedbed preparation, planting (seed, bare-root, cutting, or potted plants), irrigating, cultivation, fertilization, weed control, harvest, seed processing, plant preparation & seed & plant storage. May be asked to assist in planting of increase fields, products for reimbursable & cooperative agreements, research projects & seed collections. Assists in maintaining grounds and buildings. Helps to perform needed maintenance, winterization & repairs on equipment. May operate agricultural equipment based on ability and skills. All outlined activities and schedule will vary per weather, field conditions, & une normally work 6am to 3:30 pm with 30-minute meal break at mid-day. Employer will provide potable drinking water and insure adequate first-aid supplies are available. Must be able to lift 60 pounds. Workers must be able to understand and follow instructions given in English. A signed contract may be required. Returning workers may be offered longevity pay and/or bonus. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions which may include, at times, dusty conditions, wind, etc. Temperatures in early spring and late fall are cool; temperatures during working hours in summer can reach a high of 100 degrees F. ANTICIPATED HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK: 48 hours per week SCHEDULE: Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 4/1/2025 - 10/15/2025. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/8/2025 JOB LOCATION: Near Meeker, CO area. PAY: $17.84 per hour. Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 47 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers. BENEFITS: Room and board. * Contact the local workforce center for more information. *WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER "DOCUMENTS"

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Upper Colorado Envir