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Sierra Gold Nurseries

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Human Resources Assistant

Yuba City, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Sierra Gold Nurseries is an established agricultural tree nursery based in Yuba City, California. We take pride in the quality of what we grow and in taking good care of the people who make it happen.

MOON VALLEY GROUP

$25 - $35/hr

Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home tree consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to ...

MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Specialist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home tree consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to ...

MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Specialist

Grapevine, TX · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home tree consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to ...

MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Specialist

Gilroy, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home tree consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to ...

MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Specialist

Torrance, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home tree consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to ...

MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Specialist

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Summary Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home tree consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to ...

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MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Climber

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Job Summary The Tree Care Climber is responsible for assisting the Foreman by helping lead the crew ... Come work with us at Moon Valley Nursery and we will train and develop you into a great paying ...

MOON VALLEY GROUP

Tree Care Climber

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Job Summary The Tree Care Climber is responsible for assisting the Foreman by helping lead the crew ... Come work with us at Moon Valley Nursery and we will train and develop you into a great paying ...

Aloha Aina Landscaping

Tree Trimmer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

... nursery services, dedicated to creating vibrant, sustainable outdoor spaces. With a strong ... The Tree Trimmer position is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about tree care ...

Gray's Garden Center

Tree and Shrub Specialist

Eugene, OR · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Working at our nursery offers many opportunities for those who enjoy selling, working with the ... This position is for a Tree and Shrub Specialist. The ideal candidate should be a friendly ...

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A Tree Nursery job involves growing, cultivating, and maintaining young trees and plants until they are ready for sale or transplantation. Workers may be responsible for planting seeds, watering, pruning, fertilizing, and protecting trees from pests or diseases. The role can also include assisting customers, transporting plants, and maintaining nursery equipment. It's a great job for those who enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in horticulture or forestry.

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A typical day at a tree nursery involves tasks like planting and potting saplings, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and monitoring the health of young trees. You might operate machinery, maintain irrigation systems, and assist with inventory or order fulfillment. Team members often collaborate closely to complete planting projects on schedule and ensure a clean, organized work environment. Depending on the season, tasks can vary from preparing seedlings in the spring to protecting plants from the cold in the fall and winter. The work is primarily outdoors and involves a combination of physical activity and attention to detail, making each day both active and rewarding.

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Tree Production I

Fillmore, CA • On-site

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery LLC
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery LLCexternal

$17.20 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Shift trees into larger containers following proper planting techniques.

  • Maintain plant identification and quality standards while supporting nursery growth cycles.

  • Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining cleanliness and safety within production areas.

Job description

Tree Production Level I

Location: Fillmore
Schedule: Full-Time | Outdoor Production Role
Compensation: $17.20 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience

The Role

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Tree Production Level I team members to support container shifting and tree production within the nursery.

This role is responsible for shifting trees from smaller containers to larger containers as they mature, following proper planting techniques to ensure healthy root development and long-term plant quality. Tree Production team members play a critical role in maintaining production standards and supporting overall nursery growth cycles.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to plant health and quality.

What You’ll Do

  • Shift trees into larger containers as directed
  • Follow proper planting techniques, including root pruning and depth placement
  • Ensure proper irrigation after shifting
  • Maintain plant identification and quality standards
  • Assist with stocking and organizing trees after shifting
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety within assigned production areas
  • Utilize and maintain required PPE and equipment
  • Assist other nursery departments as needed

 What You Bring

Required

  • Basic knowledge of plant identification and quality
  • Ability to follow planting and production procedures
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Physical ability to perform repetitive production tasks

 Preferred

  • Nursery or horticulture production experience
  • Experience with container shifting or transplanting

 Work Environment & Expectations

This is a physically demanding outdoor production role performed in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain. Work is conducted on uneven ground surfaces with extensive walking required.

Physical requirements include:

  • Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and squatting
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs (75% of the time)
  • Team lifting up to 100 lbs (25% of the time)
  • Frequent gross grasping and use of hands and fingers

PPE is required as applicable.

If you're a dependable team member who takes pride in proper planting technique, plant quality, and supporting nursery production standards, we’d like to speak with you.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible)
  • Kaiser HMO and Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided)
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
  • Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

 Why Devil Mountain?

Founded in Northern California in 1995, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery has grown from a small horticultural brokerage into one of the leading wholesale nurseries in the region, with growing grounds and selling locations across Northern and Southern California.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality plants, expert product knowledge, and exceptional service to the landscape trade. Everything we do is focused on helping our customers succeed.

Our employees are our roots. We foster a supportive, team-oriented, and performance-driven environment where accountability matters, commitments are honored, and strong work ethic is recognized. We invest in developing our people and building careers that grow alongside the company.

Employment Eligibility

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process.

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.