Nursery Worker

For Job Seekers: If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please visit your local workforce center for full details and application instructions. Position: Nursery Worker Requirements: Must be 18 due to insurance. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 75lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, Job Description: Duties may include: Harvest plants, transplant or pot and label plants, plow, harrow and fertilize soil, plant, cultivate, harvest plants/trees. Set up irrigation equipment, clean work areas, maintain grounds, communicate crop progress, identify plants, pests and weeds to determine care. Regulate greenhouse conditions and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems. Feel plants leaves and note coloring to detect insects or disease. Rake and mix soil. Participate in inspection, sorting, storage and post-harvest treatment of trees. Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. Move containerized shrubs, plants and trees. Tie and brunch plants, shrubs or trees, wrap their roots for transport. Load agricultural products into trucks for transport. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels. Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water and prune plants, shrubs and trees & other related Nursery Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 40hrs per week Schedule: Monday - Friday 8hrs 8:00am-5:00pm Anticipated Period of Employment: 09/01/2026 to 06/15/2027 Application Deadline: 01/22/2027 Job Location: Claremore, OK. Pay: $16.01