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Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

As a Housekeeper, you'll support the nursery team by keeping rooms organised and hygienic, so they are ready for high-quality learning throughout the day. Why join Fennies? We support our team ...

Teufel Landscape

Nursery Division Manager

Cornelius, OR · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Nursery Division supports multiple landscape construction and maintenance operations across the Pacific Northwest, making this role essential to our ability to deliver projects successfully and ...

Teufel Landscape

Nursery Division Manager

Cornelius, OR · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Nursery Division supports multiple landscape construction and maintenance operations across the Pacific Northwest, making this role essential to our ability to deliver projects successfully and ...

Teufel Landscape

Nursery Division Manager

Cornelius, OR · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

The Nursery Division supports multiple landscape construction and maintenance operations across the Pacific Northwest, making this role essential to our ability to deliver projects successfully and ...

Teufel Landscape

Nursery Division Manager

Cornelius, OR · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Nursery Division supports multiple landscape construction and maintenance operations across the Pacific Northwest, making this role essential to our ability to deliver projects successfully and ...

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd

$39.75 - $54/hr

You don't need previous nursery experience to join us - just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn. As an Early Years Educator, you'll support our experienced team in ...

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How much do nurseries jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurseries in Oregon is $21.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursery worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nursery Worker, you need a solid understanding of child development, basic caregiving skills, and often a childcare-related qualification such as a CACHE Level 2 or 3 diploma. Familiarity with early years frameworks, record-keeping systems, and safeguarding protocols is typically required. Patience, strong communication, and creativity are valuable soft skills that help build rapport with children and collaborate with colleagues and parents. These skills ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment crucial for young children's growth and learning.

What are some typical challenges faced by nursery staff when supporting children with diverse needs?

Nursery staff often encounter the challenge of meeting the varied developmental, social, and emotional needs of children from different backgrounds. This can involve adapting activities for children with special educational needs, communicating effectively with parents, and collaborating with other professionals such as speech therapists or child psychologists. Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment requires ongoing training, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills. Support from colleagues and access to professional resources are essential for successfully navigating these challenges.

What is a nursery?

Nurseries are specialized facilities where young plants, trees, or shrubs are grown and nurtured until they are strong enough to be planted in gardens, parks, or landscaping projects. They can also refer to places that provide care and supervision for young children, typically from infancy to preschool age. In the context of horticulture, plant nurseries propagate, cultivate, and sell a wide variety of plants, including ornamental, fruit, and vegetable species. These businesses play a crucial role in agriculture, landscaping, and environmental conservation by providing healthy plants and expert advice to gardeners and landscapers.

What jobs do you do in a nursery?

In a nursery, common jobs include nursery assistant, nursery teacher, and nursery manager. These roles involve caring for and educating young children, preparing activities, and maintaining a safe environment, often requiring relevant certifications and good communication skills.

What is the difference between Nurseries vs Garden Centers?

AspectNurseriesGarden Centers
CredentialsHorticulture certifications, plant knowledgeCustomer service, plant knowledge
Work EnvironmentGrowing and propagating plants, greenhousesRetail setting, outdoor and indoor displays
Employer & IndustryPlant production, landscaping supplyRetail sales, gardening products
Search & ComparisonFocus on plant cultivation and propagationFocus on retail sales and customer advice

Nurseries primarily focus on growing, propagating, and selling plants to landscapers, garden centers, and the public. Garden centers are retail outlets that sell a variety of gardening products, including plants, tools, and supplies, often with a customer service focus. While both roles involve plants, nurseries emphasize cultivation, whereas garden centers focus on retail sales and customer interaction.

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Infographic showing various Nurseries job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,922 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Seasonal Nursery Worker - Bailey Nurseries

Bailey Nurseries Growers, Inc

Yamhill, OR • On-site

$19.82/hr

Temporary

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company: Bailey Nurseries
Work Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Season: February 10, 2026 to December 4, 2026
Pay: $19.82 per hour
Estimated Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week. Estimated schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with possible changes based on seasonal needs.

Bailey Nurseries is seeking production workers. This position is for individuals with experience related to plant production, application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, use of agricultural or nursery equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment production areas.

The person hired will support plant production activities, including wholesale nursery handling both manual and machine tasks associated with nursery production and harvest activities.

Primary Responsibilities
The person hired will be responsible for supporting nursery production. Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist supervisors in directing assigned tasks and instructing workers in planting, cultivating, harvesting techniques, grading, labeling, packing, and loading activities. May serve as lead worker in
  • small crews.
  • Recognize species and varieties of nursery stock and the ability to determine grades and quantities for selecting trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.
  • Dig bare root nursery plants and seedlings wash plants, sort, store plants in the warehouse or sawdust heeling beds.
  • Store seedlings, bandsaw cutting, pull orders, load trucks & trailers, grade, bundle, tag,
  • Assemble/dismantle warehouse racks, crates and bins, scion wood collection and processing, and shipping.
  • Boxing and palletization of plants, load and unload flats and or trucks/trailers for shipping.
  • Place and remove row cover, collect and stick cuttings (field/greenhouse), collect and clean seeds, stick hardwoods and sowing seeds in trays/field, dip, cut roots/limbs (process in preparation to plant), process
  • cuttings, layer bed planting, weaving and packing, push and pull stakes in field/pots, de-pot, straighten
  • stakes via machine, hand & machine tie, color code.
  • Maintenance during spring/summer months: prune, limb, trim, sprout, weed, plant straighten, hoe, top, place and remove grow tubes, plant, graft, bud, wrap, band removal, maintain and sharpen hand tools.
  • Assist with irrigation activities based on water needs and climate conditions.
  • Operate irrigation equipment and monitor crops' water needs to ensure application of correct amount of water.
  • Weed removal by hand or spray.
  • Maneuver up to 60 lbs.
  • Perform other general nursery duties as needed.

Important Requirements
To be considered for this position, the candidate must meet ALL of the following requirements:

  • Have at least 3 months of work experience in the activities described in this job posting.
  • Be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Required.
  • Meet applicable driving requirements, as the job may require driving pickups, tractors, machinery, or self-propelled equipment.
  • Be able to pass a background check.
  • Be able to lift up to 60 pounds when needed.
  • Be willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
  • Be able to perform activities that require extensive pushing or pulling.
  • Be able to sit, walk, or move around for extended periods.
  • Be able to stoop or bend frequently.
  • Be able to perform repetitive movements during the workday.
  • Be able to maintain accurate records in accordance with applicable ODA and OSHA laws.
  • Be available to work for the entire season.

Additional Information
Housing and transportation and is provided by the employer for non-local workers who qualify under the H-2A program.

How to Apply
To apply, please attach your resume to this application and answer all required questions.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Bailey Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Employment with Bailey Nurseries is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR team.