Pruner

The Pruning Department uses handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers to prune and manage growth of trees. The pruners are led by the Crew Leader. The Crew Leader guides by giving direction per Yard Management and showing the pruners how to prune by leading by example.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge of plant ID and growth characteristics. Understands basic pruning techniques, follow guidance of management or the crew leader. Ability to identify and report plant pests and disease. Work in small groups of 2-4 employees. Various stake repair and tying maintenance. Safely use ladders 8-14 feet.

Use hand tools:

hand pruners, pole pruners, extension pruners. General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized, and safe for employees, customers and vendors. General care for nursery stock (plants), ensures plants are watered, handled with care, and are placed in the appropriate location.

Additional Tasks:

May assist in other nursery departments as needed. Duties are subject to change at any time per management's discretion.

Job Specifications:

Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing). Extensive walking. Climb ladders, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Bending at the waist, twisting and turning of torso is required.

Lifting requirements:

Up to 50 lbs. 75% of the time. Up to 100 lbs. 25% of the time (team lift techniques when required).

Hand movement:

Gross grasping for moving plant material. Use of hands/fingers to handle/feel. Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process. Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm, Saturdays occasional