Seasonal Nursery Worker

Position Overview

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Location: Wooster, OH
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Work Site: On Site
Pay Rate: $14.38 per hour (seasonal)

The Seasonal Nursery Worker is responsible for loading, delivering, and maintaining nursery merchandise, grounds, and fields using equipment including loaders, bobcats, and forklifts. The position requires full availability for the entire contracted period and is classified as Skill Level I – entry‑level with close supervision.

• Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials.
• Dig, rake, and screen soil; fill cold frames and hot beds to prepare for planting.
• Plant, spray, weed, water plants, shrubs, and trees; sow grass seed; plant plugs of sod; cut, roll, and stack sod.
• Prepare fields and soil for planting; remove debris, stumps, brush, ferns, vines, and other growth using tractors and hand tools.
• Pot seedlings or liners by hand or mechanical planter; propagate plants from cuttings; perform general plant maintenance (prune, trim, space, transplant, and cull).
• Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety; count, grade, and inventory plants.
• Wrap root balls and secure with burlap, twine, or staples; crimp wire baskets; prepare products for shipment.
• Inspect products for damage/defects, discard inferior items, and record weights and grades.
• Operate equipment safely, following quality control standards and production procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.
• Report tasks and issues to supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.

Work is performed outdoors for long periods, often in direct sun, rain, or extreme temperatures. Workers may lift up to 60 pounds and must be able to work on their feet for extended times. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn, and casual clothing is prohibited on the job site.

• Strong hand and finger dexterity for grasping, manipulating, or assembling objects.
• Ability to differentiate colors, textures, and other attributes of products.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record may be required for operating company vehicles.
• Basic mechanical competence with construction and farm equipment.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
• Background check and drug test clearance are required before starting work.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

We provide research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting across the U.S. and Canada. We invest in our employees with industry‑leading training, technology, and benefits for a safe and rewarding work experience.

If requested by an employee or required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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