Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                                  

Moon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Tree Care Groundskeeper who would be responsible for hauling and chipping brush, safely using a chainsaw, cleaning, organizing, and inspecting work areas, and helping other crew members with tasks.  The candidate will receive on-the-job training and will have an opportunity to continually learn new things.  Come work with us at Moon Valley Nursery and we will train and develop you into a great paying career!

Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                     

• Hauling and chipping branches.
• Operate and utilize small tools such as shovels, rakes, chainsaws, and other applicable equipment.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, grow, and improve skills.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned and as needed.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                                                 

• Previous Experience with general labor.
• Ability to safely handle and operate power tools, hand tools, and other nursery equipment.
• Other duties assigned.

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 50 lbs.  The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.  The position is expected to be full-time and may be scheduled on weekdays and weekends.

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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