Hybrid Horticultural Production/Ault Construction Laborer Team Member presso Fort Collins Nursery

This role will report to Mulberry and Ault location as business requires, with a $2/hour pay increase for time spent at Ault location. 

Position Summary

The Horticultural Production Team Member/Ault Construction Laborer will be responsible for assisting in the production and care of the over 50,000 plants that Fort Collins Nursery grows annually. Employees in this position will be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as they assist with production, receiving, and construction processes. While working in the Ault Construction Laborer capacity, the employee will assist in the installation and maintenance of horticultural systems such as hoop houses, greenhouses, and irrigation systems. This role exemplifies the Unifying Principles.

Essential Functions – Production

• Performs various tasks related to horticultural production such as planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and general plant care.
• Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and machinery while ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Monitor and manage plant health including identifying and reporting pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of propagation schedules, plant maintenance plans and pest management strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities.
• Collaborate with team members to accomplish daily tasks in support of Production department goals and ensure efficient workflows.
• Ensure established safety procedures are followed and maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Participate in training programs and stay up to date on horticultural best practices and overall industry trends.
• Assists in the unloading of Nursery shipments and check-in processes.
• Assisting in stocking retail nursery plants as required.
• Assists with grounds maintenance and light facility repairs as required.

Essential Functions - Ault Construction Laborer

• Assist in the construction and installation of horticultural structures including greenhouses, hoop houses, irrigation systems, and other relevant infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain construction tools, equipment, and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow the guidance of Production leadership and project plans such as blueprints to ensure accurate implementation.
• Assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Keeps the construction area clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines in support of a safe working environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work are required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new production processes quickly.
• Strong time management and the ability to meet seasonal deadlines are highly preferred.
• Adaptability is highly preferred; employees may be required to shift priorities or assist other teams based on business needs.
• A genuine interest in plant production and care is highly preferred. Prior plant knowledge is not required, but a willingness to learn is essential.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other staff.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Experience in construction, landscaping or horticulture is highly preferred.
• Plant and pest identification experience preferred.
• Experience operating horticultural tools and equipment preferred.
• Experience performing physically active outdoor work in a range of weather conditions is highly preferred.

Education and Experience

• Experience in construction, landscaping or horticulture is highly preferred.
  
• Plant and pest identification experience preferred.
  
• Experience operating horticultural tools and equipment preferred.
  
• Experience performing physically active outdoor work in a range of weather conditions is highly preferred. 
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• This position requires being on your feet for most of the workday, moving continuously throughout the facility and outdoor areas.
• Frequent stretching, squatting, bending, and reaching are necessary to access and move materials.
• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.