Field and Woody Plant Crew Leader

Field and Woody Plant Crew Leader Sargent's Rochester, MN Job Details 20 hours ago Qualifications Tree trimming Outdoor work Inventory management Greenhouse experience Unloading Maintenance work Pruning (plant care) Composting Mid-level Forklift High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Cleaning Irrigation systems Waste management Loader operation Skid steer loader 1 year Crew management

Fertilizing Full Job Description Summary:

Field and Woody Plant Crew Leader for Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. dba Sargent's Gardens, Rochester, MN. Specialize in the care and transport of our B&B (balled and burlapped) and Woody Plants (potted shrubs/trees). Maintain plants, from the planting, harvesting, and unloading process to the sales and distribution process

What You Bring:

Use skid loader dig field trees Set up irrigation systems Plant and prune field trees Perform general site maintenance and management, including irrigation issues, deer fence maintenance and keeping a clean and orderly appearance throughout the nursery, as well as maintain prairie trail and spraying weeds as directed Keep B&B and container plants stocked in the retail areas Unload semis with containerized product using skid loader and forklifts Fertilize and water all plant material Transport product with machines including often on a small tractor/golf cart Pull landscape, contractor, and garden center orders Load landscape trucks with B&B trees Take and maintain inventory Support other departments as needed for special projects such as greenhouse covering Collaborate with management for "best practices" in all aspects of plant production and maintenance Overwinter all B&B and containerized plants Assist with site management such as managing compost, burning wood waste, repairing greenhouses and other buildings, fixing irrigation, spraying weeds, etc. Assist with garden center and landscape deliveries when needed Prepare trees for the landscape department at least one day in advance of the job Assist with snow and ice removal operations in the Winter Work under the direction of the Field and Woody Manager Provide instructions to English and Spanish speaking crew members More information on Sargent's culture can be found on our careers page: https://sargentsgardens.com/careers/

Requirements:

High school diploma/GED or foreign equivalent and one year of experience as a nursery worker, nursery crew leader or related occupation in nursery operations. Requires one year of experience operating forklift and skid loader; and caring for woody plants and trees. Requires a driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license from the state of Minnesota. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be physically capable of bending, twisting, being on your feet for long hours, and able to lift at least 50-75 lbs. The job opportunity does not require proficiency in Spanish, or any other foreign language, in order to perform the duties required. This is a great role in a growing company with a dynamic culture. Sargent's reputation, built over 53 years, has attracted many 30+ year employees and a loyal client base. To be effective in this role you need to be geared up to work hard, develop your skills and communicate well. What it's like to work at Sargent's