Groundsman- Yard Labor

Moon Valley Nurseries•Phoenix, AZ

12d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At Moon Valley Nurseries, the Groundsman- Yard Labor role supports nursery operations and customer service through equipment maintenance, yard organization, merchandise handling, and customer assistance. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, manual labor, and a commitment to safety. The employee works outdoors for extended periods and may encounter rain, heat, sun, and wind. The role is full-time, with open availability for day shifts and availability to work any day of the week, including weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in potentially extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.
Ability to frequently reach, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
Availability to work any day of the week, including weekdays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain the nursery yard to keep it clean, orderly, and attractive, including managing plant-material waste and rearranging plants, trees, and other merchandise.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on nursery equipment, including vehicles, forklifts, and hand tools, and ensure equipment is safe to use.
Load and unload plants, trees, and other nursery products into cars, trucks, trailers, vans, and other vehicles for customers and colleagues.
Provide friendly, helpful customer service and assist customers with their purchases.
Follow safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques, safe equipment operation, careful merchandise handling, and maintaining a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
Perform manual labor supporting nursery maintenance, storage, and customer order fulfillment.
Transport and mix topsoil, fertilizer, peat, and other materials to prepare soil using hand tools.
Dig, rake, and sift soil to fill pots and boxes for planting.
Be available to work any day of the week.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.