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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 ...

Moon Valley Nursery Inc

Bucket Truck Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$60 - $85/hr

Job SummaryMoon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Bucket Truck Tree Foreman to lead a crew in providing safe and efficient tree care services. The foreman will operate a bucket truck to ...

Chalet

Seasonal Nursery Yard Crew

Wilmette, IL

$16 - $18/hr

Unloading tree and shrub trucks. * Healing trees and shrubs to protect for the winter. * Pounding ... Setting up the Nursery yard for the change in seasons. * Watering plants. * Supporting our planting ...

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Moon Valley Nursery Inc

Climb Crew Foreman

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55 - $90/hr

Job SummaryMoon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Tree Climber Foreman who will be responsible for providing expert tree surgery services and inspections to customer properties. This position ...

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How much do tree nursery jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree nursery in the United States is $25.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tree nursery?

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.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in a tree nursery?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tree nursery position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a tree nursery position, a solid understanding of plant biology, horticulture, and basic landscaping is essential, often supported by relevant coursework or hands-on experience. Familiarity with irrigation systems, greenhouse controls, and equipment like pruners, tractors, or potting machines is commonly required, and some roles may ask for pesticide applicator certification. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork and communication skills will help you excel. These capabilities ensure healthy plant growth, efficient nursery operations, and seamless collaboration within the team.

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Infographic showing various Tree Nursery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,068 per year, or $26 per hour.

Nursery Person/Equipment Operator

Bachman's Inc.

Lakeville, MN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Bachman's rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Nursery Person/Equipment Operator
Union Position
POSITION DUTIES:
  • Accurately mix, incorporate fertilizer and shred soil for planting, heeling, and greenhouse needs according to established formulas
  • Load and haul soil, rock and other materials on trucks as needed and directed
  • Assist in loading and unloading B&B and container nursery stock as directed
  • Communicate problems, concerns or other pertinent information to supervisor or other personnel as necessary
  • Grade nursery roads as directed
  • Operate the following equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner: skid loaders, soil shredder, semi-tractor/trailer trucks, forklift, front end loaders, flattops, road grader, pesticide sprayers, fertilizer implements, farm tractors and others
  • Perform routine light maintenance on equipment on a daily or other scheduled basis as directed. Maintain equipment in safe working order. Communicate maintenance needs to shop personnel.
  • Accurately mix and apply chemical pesticides and fertilizers as directed
  • Perform field maintenance duties including filling tree spade holes, grubbing, and hauling trees and others as directed
  • Operate dumb truck over the road to haul various materials as directed
  • Perform other duties in the nursery and wholesale departments as needed and directed. Duties may include leading work crews in various nursery related functions.
  • Perform all duties in a safe, effective, thorough and efficient manner
  • Assist in other areas as directed

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma plus two-year certificate in horticulture or related field and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role
  • Valid Class D Minnesota driver's license or equivalent out-state license preferred, CDL driver's license may be required
  • Must be accepted as insurable with Bachman's Insurance carrier considering a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and Bachman's Safe Driver Standards
  • May be required to obtain a chemical pesticide applicators license
  • Requires a strong working knowledge of landscape plant materials commonly found in Minnesota landscapes
  • Conversational Spanish speaking ability, preferred
  • MNLA Nursery Professional Certification, preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to lift (up to) 50lbs on regular basis and 100lbs on occasional basis
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round and stand and/or bend for an extended period
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

COMPENSATION: $24.76
Hours: 7:00-5:00pm M-F, 7:00-12:00pm Sat. Nonpeak hours: 7:00-4:00pm. Overtime as needed.
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Bachman's is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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