Nursery Worker

About this opportunity

Dates

Oct 5, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027

Duration

~9 months

Experience

Not required / not stated

Category

agriculture

Requirements

• Experience not required / not stated
• Jobs are offered handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with nursery production.
• Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required. Employer-paid post-hire random, post-accident, and upon suspicion drug testing required.
• Crops/Commodities:
• trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals.
• Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Pesticide products are purchased over the counter for use by the general public and do not require a pesticide applicator license for purchase or application. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.
• Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
• Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.
• Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required.
• Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear.
• Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
• Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary.
• Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping.
• Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Work authorization

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Work authorization

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker

International candidates

Yes

Employer sponsorship

Required

Confirmation

Confirmed by source

Official source

U.S. Department of Labor

Benefits & conditions

Housing

Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — Housing provided only to non-local workers (i.e. permanent residence outside normal commuting distance). Only workers may occupy housing. Employer provides separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for each gender. Employer possesses and controls premises at all times. Workers must vacate housing promptly at end of contract period or upon termination, in accordance with state law.

Transportation

Housing located within walking distance (i.e., less than one mile); workers will walk to work each work day. For any work locations outside of walking distance, and any incidental transportation between worksites, employer provides daily transportation from the employer-provided housing to the place of work at no cost to workers. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation at least once per week to closest town/city for personal errands (e.g.,

How to apply

Email

clay@gandynursery.com

Phone

+14303881003

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Official source

U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number

JO-A-300-26218-150866

Verification

Last verified: September 20, 2026

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