Sectional Care Level II

Sectional Care Level II

Location:

Farmington

Schedule:

Full-Time | Outdoor Yard Role Compensation: $16.90-$18.78

The Role

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Sectional Care II team members to support plant health and maintenance within assigned areas of the production yard.

This role plays an important part in maintaining plant quality and supporting nursery production by monitoring plant conditions, assisting with irrigation awareness, and helping organize and consolidate plant material within assigned sections. Sectional Care II team members work closely with Yard Management and Inventory staff to identify plant health concerns, support accurate plant movement, and maintain organized production areas.

Success in this role requires strong plant observation skills, attention to detail, safe ladder use, and the ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with supervisors and inventory staff.

What You'll Do

• Maintain assigned plant areas by pulling weeds, removing suckers, and consolidating plant material
• Monitor irrigation conditions to help ensure plants receive proper watering
• Identify plant health concerns and report issues to Yard Management
• Communicate with Inventory staff when plant material is moved or consolidated
• Report plant loss or dumped material when identified
• Follow direction from the Yard Manager regarding daily and weekly tasks
• Safely use ladders between 8 and 14 feet tall
• Install stakes and tie trees as required using ladders
• Maintain nursery grounds so assigned areas remain clean, organized, and safe
• Handle plant material carefully and ensure plants are watered and placed in proper locations
• Assist other nursery departments and support general nursery operations as needed

What You Bring

Required

• Ability to identify plant material and recognize plant health concerns
• Ability to safely use ladders and perform tasks at elevated heights
• Ability to follow irrigation practices and observe plant watering needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and inventory staff

Preferred

• Previous experience working in a nursery, agricultural, or landscape environment
• Experience supporting plant maintenance, plant health monitoring, or irrigation activities

Work Environment & Expectations

This is a physically demanding outdoor role performed in active nursery production environments.

Work conditions include varying weather conditions, uneven ground surfaces, and exposure to dust, plant material, moisture, and seasonal allergens. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as applicable.

Physical requirements include:

• Extensive walking throughout the nursery during the workday
• Frequent bending, twisting, turning, squatting, and stooping
• Climbing ladders between 8 and 14 feet tall
• Working on uneven surfaces including dirt, gravel, plant material, and irrigated areas
• Use of hands and fingers for grasping and handling plant material
• Lifting up to 75 lbs independently (approximately 80% of the time)
• Participating in team lifts up to 100 lbs (approximately 10% of the time) when required

If you're a dependable team member who takes pride in plant care, organization, and maintaining healthy nursery production areas, we'd like to speak with you.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible)
• Kaiser HMO and Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Why Devil Mountain?

Founded in Northern California in 1995, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery has grown from a small horticultural brokerage into one of the leading wholesale nurseries in the region, with growing grounds and selling locations across Northern and Southern California.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality plants, expert product knowledge, and exceptional service to the landscape trade. Everything we do is focused on helping our customers succeed.

Our employees are our roots. We foster a supportive, team-oriented, and performance-driven environment where accountability matters, commitments are honored, and strong work ethic is recognized. We invest in developing our people and building careers that grow alongside the company.

Employment Eligibility

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.