Level II Bulb/Flower Production Worker /Trabajador de producción de bulbo / flor de nivel II

LEVEL II BULB/FLOWER PRODUCTION WORKER - Mount Vernon, WA

Operates various specialized flower and flower bulb production equipment including bulb graders, cleaners, de-clustering machines, de-rooters, and electronic counters, other greenhouse equipment, tractors and forklifts, etc.

Operate various specialized flower and flower bulb production lines.

Prepares the production lines for processing flowers or bulbs

Operate small forklift, having passed forklift safety class. Operates greenhouse equipment including small tractors with implements such as a spader, roto-tillers, and cultivators.

Operate other greenhouse equipment such as flower bulb planters, sawdust spreaders and diggers.

Operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants.

Prepare for and assists in the planting, care of, and harvesting of greenhouse flower crops. Care includes irrigation, hand watering, installing crop supports, trimming, etc.

Installation, Removal and repair of greenhouse equipment including roof coverings, inflator motors, poly lock, and other light duty maintenance.

Must have a good working knowledge of tulip, daffodil, iris and lily bulbs and flowers.

Must be able to quickly learn specific variety names and characteristics and changing seasonal habitats.

Must help ensure safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment for the bulb and flower processing areas.

Must be able to make small mechanical repairs to keep equipment running.

Enter accurate daily records as to what was planted, harvested, processed, packed or shipped.

Enter attendance information

Ensure quality at every level of the growing/harvesting/processing procedure.

May perform other tasks involved with growing and processing bulbs or cut flowers when the above work is not available.

Installs, cares for and maintains display garden throughout the whole season through performance of any of the following duties as directed by supervisory personnel: Conditions and prepares soil and plants bulbs in outdoor growing areas; using spades, trowels, sprayers, sprinklers, cultivators and other gardening hand tools and equipment.

Fertilizes, waters, weeds, transplants or thins plants in growing areas.

Mixes and applies pesticides to maintain health of plants and prepares for installation in display areas. Builds framework for displays.

Use knowledge of tulips, daffodils and iris, as well as knowledge of specific varieties of each, to lay out and plant design in WBC display garden.

Transplants and maintains bushes and trees native to State of Washington which is part of garden design. Tends to display beds to maintain plant health and beauty of display and identifies and removes diseased flowers and plants.  Maintains all WBVC owned landscapes.

Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment and structures such as greenhouse and packing sheds, using maintenance and carpentry tools.

May do maintenance painting to prolong life of various structures, including painting.

Uses mowers, trimmers, edgers, shears and pruning loppers to maintain display areas and overall grounds of WBC.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

One (1) month of previous work experience

Willing to commit to the entire contract period

 Driver Requirements

Meet all qualifications of the clearance order

Be able, willing and qualified to perform the work

Willing to work in extreme temperature

Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day

Willing to make repetitive movements

Extensive pushing and pulling

Extensive walking and stooping

Must anticipate being available to work on the start date and through the period of the contract

HOURS / DAYS / SCHEDULE:

Contract period: 02/16/2026 to 10/28/2026

8 hours per day Monday through Friday

Normal work day is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with 30 min unpaid lunch break and two paid 15 min rest breaks

The workday may begin or end earlier or later on any given day. The employee will be instructed the previous day of any anticipated change in the starting time.

During the peak flower and bulb harvest, and during bulb planting, longer hours, up to 12-13 hours per day, may be required for a short period of time.

SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS:

Employees will be paid on an hourly basis at a rate of $19.00 per hour for all hours worked and Piece Rate Units Estimated Hourly Rate/Special Pay information $17.13 per hour (H2A workers).

Paid weekly on Fridays

The employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies and personal protective equipment required in the performance of the specified work

Employer provided housing/kitchen facilities are available for employees who are unable to reasonably return to their place of residence the same day

The employer will offer transportation to and from the daily work site (from grower provided housing to the field and back) at no cost to the workers

 Employer guarantees to offer employment for the hourly equivalent to ¾ or 75% of the workdays of the work contract beginning with the first day of work

Employer will furnish free cooking and kitchen facilities, including utensils. Employees will purchase and prepare their own meals.

CLOSING DATE: 6/23/2026

 HOW TO APPLY:

Referrals can be requested from any WorkSource office in Washington State. Referrals will be accepted from local Job Service offices, directly from applicants and from other sources.

Applicants can contact the local WorkSource office assisting this employer by reporting in person to WorkSource Skagit, located at 2005 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.