Seasonal General Nursery Craftsman -

About the Role

We are seeking individuals who like working with their hands and enjoy being outdoors. In this role you will handle all aspects of what it takes to grow beautiful plants out in the field until they are ready to be shipped to our customer.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll learn what a high-quality plant means to Monrovia.
• Pruning plants using shears or automated pruning equipment
• Applying fertilizer on plants
• You’ll learn from our experienced craftsmen.
• Lifting and moving plants of various sizes so that they are spaced appropriately
• Assembling orders so that you are selecting only consistent quality plants, placing a tag on them correcting and loading them on field trailers and wagons for transport to the shipping dock.
• Weeding and consolidating plants
• You’ll work for a leader in the industry in all areas of the nursery growing operation. This may include:

Who You Are

• You are open to feedback.
• You are open to working extended hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday during the off-season and 7:30 am – 2:30 pm on Saturdays during the peak but starting hours may vary based on business need.
• You are able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly or 50+ pounds on occasion, can stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, pull and push, and lift over your shoulders, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ideally, you’ll have experience working in agriculture.
• You are able to work in inclement weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, and rainy.
• You enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.

How to Apply

• You may apply on-line.
• If you have any questions about the job opportunities, please contact Jorge Diaz at [email protected] or Susana Mendez at [email protected] or at 503.868.7941, Ext, 2224, or 2212.

Benefits at Monrovia

• You will be eligible for Holidays upon hire date.
• You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.
• You will eligible for 40 hours sick pay .
• 401(k) you’ll get a company match of up to 4%
• At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants – we also grow careers. Come grow with us.
• Overtime after 55 hour per week.
• You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• You will receive an hourly rate of $15.00.

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.