Nursery Laborer (Part-time), Ham Lake, MN

Position Overview

The CLS Nursery Equipment Operator and Laborer is responsible for loading, delivering, and maintaining nursery merchandise, grounds, and fields using equipment including, but not limited to, loaders, bobcats, and forklifts. This is a seasonal position, depending on the regional location.

Job Duties

• Operate, maintain, and properly use landscape equipment.

• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees.

• Deliver trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and bulk materials to customers.

• Clean work areas and maintain grounds.

• Perform proper pruning and prepare trees for pickup.

• Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.

• Harvest, transplant, pot, and label plants.

• Apply chemical solutions to protect plants and enhance growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in the field.

• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.

• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.

• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.

• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.

• DOT medical card, or ability to obtain one to be a Davey Qualified Driver for some positions.

Additional Information

Competitive wages based on experience, $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. 

What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
• Group health plans* 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program* 
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union. 

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