Responsibilities:
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Repairing and installing irrigation lines, underground pipes, fittings and valves,
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Repairing greenhouses, tires, and nursery trailers,
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Running electrical wiring, connecting conduits, and changing out switches and breakers,
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Assisting with performing preventative and service repairs on small engines, tractors, pickups, semi-tractors, trailers, and other nursery equipment,
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Safely and efficiently operating our machinery and shop equipment,
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Loading and unloading materials and supplies on trailers and vehicles,
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General Housekeeping, and
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Other maintenance and mechanical related duties to be performed on a rotational basis with supervision.
This job description list may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and is meant as a broad scope. It could be amended over time due to changes in regulations or evolution of the business.
Requirements:
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Work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Depending on the seasonal workload, it may be necessary to work before and/or after the scheduled start and end of day times.
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Perform manual labor while working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
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Lift up to 50 pounds. Assistance will be provided for heavier or bulky items.
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Stand for long periods of time and endure extensive walking.
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Maintenance and mechanical tasks will require manually moving items, using a shovel for digging, pulling items by hand, raking/sweeping debris, and other tasks; all require an ability to bend, stoop and squat.
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All applicants who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo and pass preemployment drug and alcohol testing.
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Employees, thereafter, will under go and pass random drug and alcohol testing.
Beneficial Skills:
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Experience with carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, mig welding, plasma cutter, and cutting torch preferred.
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Bilingual is helpful but not required.
Benefits:
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Medical insurance after 60 days of Full Time employment. Dependent coverage also available upon enrollment.
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Seven paid holidays after 90 days of Full Time employment.
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One-week Paid Time Off (P.T.O.) after 6 months of Full Time employment.
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Two-week Paid Time Off (P.T.O.) after 1 year of Full Time employment.
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Three-week Paid Time Off (P.T.O.) after 5 years of Full Time employment.
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Profit Sharing Retirement Plan after 1 year of Full Time employment on pre-determined enrollment dates.