Nursery Laborer; Part-time), Ham Lake, MN

Position Overview

CLS Nursery Equipment Operator and Laborer is responsible for loading, delivering, and maintaining nursery merchandise, grounds, and fields using equipment including, but not limited to, loaders, bobcats, and forklifts. This is a seasonal, part‑time position for the weekends. We are seeking somebody with experience with bulk loads using a bobcat, forklift and delivery of bulk loads.

• Operate, maintain, and properly use landscape equipment.
• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Deliver trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and bulk materials to customers.
• Clean work areas and maintain grounds.
• Perform proper pruning and prepare trees for pickup.
• Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
• Harvest, transplant, pot, and label plants.
• Apply chemical solutions to protect plants and enhance growth.

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in the field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• DOT medical card, or ability to obtain one to be a Davey Qualified Driver for some positions.

Competitive wages based on experience, $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship
• Davey Family Scholarship
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions as required by law.

Employment Type:

Temporary
Job Type: Part Time
Travel Expectations:
Up to 25%