The Plant Nursery Technician position assists in the upkeep of the inventory, fulfillment of customer orders and the maintenance of the nursery with the upmost customer service and teamwork.
Use Of Company Vehicle
Not required to drive a company vehicle
Duties
Serve an integral role at the Nursery of assisting customers with plant orders, upkeep of plant inventory, and ensuring grounds are properly maintained
Assist in upkeep of plant material by pruning, thinning, and weeding
Ensure plant material is properly hydrated and irrigation systems are functioning properly
Write plant order tickets that accurately correspond with the customer’s order
Work with Nursery leadership to ensure proper plant layout on Nursery site
Load and offload nursery supplies (plants, mulch, topsoil, soil amendments)
Maintains cleanliness and organization of Nursery site
Safely operate outdoor equipment, mechanical equipment, and hand tools
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations
Properly use protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves
Report any hazardous working conditions to management immediately
Attend scheduled meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership
Minimum Requirements
Experience in horticultural or botanical industry preferred but not required
Basic knowledge of plant materials or willingness to learn quickly
Consistent effort to expand plant material knowledge
Ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
Understanding of safe operation of small hand tools and landscape equipment
Fluent in written and verbal English language
Must have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Communicate well with customers and team members
Consistently aspire to fulfill the company’s core values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty, and Trust)
Attend all scheduled meetings and provide suggestions for improvement
Clean driving record, drug-free and valid driver’s license
Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company’s dress code policy
Physical Requirements
Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
If applicable, must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels
Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
Ability to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 50 lbs intermittently throughout a shift or use repeatedly throughout a shift
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
Maintain compliance with Company Resort Professional Image Policy
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitality
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