Field and Woody Plant Crew Leader

Sargent's
Rochester, MN

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Job Details

$55,100 a year

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Field tractors
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Loader operation
Skid steer loader
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

Employer:

Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. DBA Sargent’s Gardens, Rochester, MN.

Job Title:

Field and Woody Plant Crew Leader

Job Duties:

Specialize in the care and transport of our B&B (balled and burlapped) and Woody Plants (potted shrubs/trees). Maintain plants, from the planting, harvesting, and unloading process to the sales and distribution process.

Use skid loader dig field trees
Set up irrigation systems
Plant and prune field trees
Perform general site maintenance and management, including irrigation issues, deer fence maintenance and keeping a clean and orderly appearance throughout the nursery, as well as maintain prairie trail and spraying weeds as directed
Keep B&B and container plants stocked in the retail areas
Unload semis with containerized product using skid loader and forklifts
Fertilize and water all plant material
Transport product with machines including often on a small tractor/golf cart
Pull landscape, contractor, and garden center orders
Load landscape trucks with B&B trees
Take and maintain inventory
Support other departments as needed for special projects such as greenhouse covering
Collaborate with management for “best practices” in all aspects of plant production and maintenance
Overwinter all B&B and containerized plants
Assist with site management such as managing compost, burning wood waste, repairing greenhouses and other buildings, fixing irrigation, spraying weeds, etc.
Assist with garden center and landscape deliveries when needed
Prepare trees for the landscape department at least one day in advance of the job
Assist with snow and ice removal operations in the Winter
Work under the direction of the Field and Woody Manager
Provide instructions to English and Spanish speaking crew members

Requirements:

High school diploma/GED or foreign equivalent and one year of experience as a nursery worker, nursery crew leader or related occupation in nursery operations.

Specific Skills and Other Requirements:

Requires one year of experience operating forklift and skid loader; and caring for woody plants and trees. Requires a driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license from the state of Minnesota. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be physically capable of bending, twisting, being on your feet for long hours, and able to lift at least 50-75 lbs.

The job opportunity does not require proficiency in Spanish, or any other foreign language, in order to perform the duties required.

Location:

The position is located at Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. dba Sargent’s Gardens, 7955 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901.

Salary:

$55,100 / year

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