Join our team for outdoor employment in a picturesque Hawaiian environment surrounded by beautiful plant life! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nursery Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in landscaping & nursery work, irrigation, and horticulture.
Daily Responsibilities:
Pull and Prepare plants for Deliveries
Repotting plants, Fertilizing, Weeding, Cleaning, Quality Control
Propagating new plants via seed, cutting, or air layer
Maintaining existing inventory with proper pruning techniques
Identifying Pests (weeds/bugs) and working with IPM to keep them under control Work closely with team members to execute larger scale projects
Using hand/power tools safely and efficiently for various landscaping tasks Irrigation work (installation, repairs, troubleshooting)
Operating & upkeeping heavy machinery
Position Requirements:
Some past experience/demonstrate proficiency with the responsibilities listed above
Past experience in the Landscaping or Nursery field
Ability to Identify and care for common Tropical landscaping plants
Mechanical knowledge related to small power tools
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in various weather conditions
Valid drivers license with your own transportation to work, able to work at two separate nursery locations
Proficient Communicator (English)
Some prior Machinery experience (Skidsteer/Bobcat/ mini Excavator/ Backhoe)
Ability to Drive larger trucks for Deliveries (20’ flatbed &/or Box Truck)
Hawaii Island residents only
Benefits:
Nice outdoor working environment. Full time, 40 hrs a week, Weekends off, 6 Paid Holidays & 2 weeks Paid Vacation after 1 year with the company. Full Health and Dental insurance.
Pay Rate to be determined after in person interview, based on proven experience and competency in above requirements.
Interested but lacking above experience? We encourage you to apply for our Nursery Gardener position, where you will be trained in all the necessary fields to succeed and flourish within the company. We offer opportunities for advancement for all who show promise and a strong work ethic.