Accurately mix, incorporate fertilizer and shred soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs according to established formulas
Load and haul soil, rock and other materials on trucks as needed and directed
Assist in loading and unloading B&B and container nursery stock as directed
Communicate problems, concerns or other pertinent information to supervisor or other personnel as necessary
Grade nursery roads as directed
Operate the following equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner: skid loaders, soil shredder, semi-tractor/trailer trucks, forklift, front end loaders, flattops, road grader, pesticide sprayers, fertilizer implements, farm tractors and others
Perform routine light maintenance on equipment on a daily or other scheduled basis as directed. Maintain equipment in safe working order. Communicate maintenance needs to shop personnel.
Accurately mix and apply chemical pesticides and fertilizers as directed
Perform field maintenance duties including filling tree spade holes, grubbing, and hauling trees and others as directed
Operate dumb truck over the road to haul various materials as directed
Perform other duties in the nursery and wholesale departments as needed and directed. Duties may include leading work crews in various nursery related functions.
Perform all duties in a safe, effective, thorough and efficient manner
Assist in other areas as directed
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma plus two-year certificate in horticulture or related field and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role
Valid Class D Minnesota driver’s license or equivalent out-state license preferred, CDL driver's license may be required
Must be accepted as insurable with Bachman’s Insurance carrier considering a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and Bachman’s Safe Driver Standards
May be required to obtain a chemical pesticide applicators license
Requires a strong working knowledge of landscape plant materials commonly found in Minnesota landscapes