Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                          

As a Retail Yard Waterer at Moon Valley Nurseries, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the health and appearance of our plants and trees by ensuring they receive proper hydration. Your responsibilities will include watering plants according to seasonal watering schedule, monitoring soil moisture levels, and assisting with general nursery maintenance tasks. This position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a passion for horticulture.

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holidays

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                          

• Diligently water plants and trees throughout the retail yard to maintain optimal hydration levels and promote healthy growth, based on plant or tree size.
• Regularly check soil moisture levels using appropriate tools and adjust watering schedules according to each season as needed to prevent overwatering or underwatering.
• Operate irrigation systems, hoses, and other watering equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep a vigilant eye on the irrigation system for any issues or leaks. 
• Communicate any watering issues or leaks to the designated irrigation technician.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                                                                                          

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Basic knowledge of plant care and watering techniques.
• Previous experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Education                                                                                                                                                                          

 High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

 Physical requirements/Working Conditions                                                                                                                                                                          

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

 OTHER                                                                                                                                                                          

Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations

 About Us                                                                                                                                                                          

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

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