Nursery Laborer

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We are interested in individuals who work well with others and are motivated by a job well done (and put forth the effort to keep things their best) will excel in this position! Creative; you are eager to learn and improve yourself and your environment and conscientiously apply your keen abilities in support of Dickerson Landscaping expectation for excellence.

Company Policy and Procedures

  • Understand and abide by company procedures

  • Learn procedure through instruction, examples, and training

  • Arrive on time and ready to work by 7:30 a.m.

  • Demonstrate good attendance/schedule days off ahead of time

  • Dress with appropriate attire and carry personal PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

Job qualifications

  • Transportation to & from Office

  • Able to take directions 

Physical Demands

  • • Ability to work outside in all types of inclement weather conditions

  • • Ability to work, stand, dig, squat, stoop, and bend 100% of the day

  • • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • • Ability to work flexible hours & overtime

Mental Demands

  • • Ability to work effectively under pressure

  • • Ability to meet minimum qualifications on basic skills exam

  • • Ability to learn basic plant functions

  • • Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision

Key Performance Indicators

Education: We will have monthly training seminars & testing for improvement.

  1. Excellence: Complete all training & score in the 90s on all tests.

  2. Minimal Standard: Complete all training seminars & score at least an 85 on all tests.

  3. Failure: Miss any training & score below an 85 on any test.

Neatness: Employee is expected to keep the shop, yard, & truck clean.

  1. Excellence: Takes initiative to see that everything is clean & organized.

  2. Minimal Standard: Keeps personal area clean. Cleans yard & shop.

  3. Failure: Any of the following are dirty or unorganized: truck, shop, or yard.

Team participation: Employee must be team oriented. Needs to keep clients & crew informed.

  1. Excellence: All clients are informed of progress on their property.

  2. Minimal Standard: Empowering crew members to deal with client issues during job progress.

  3. Failure: Missing deadlines on schedule. Failure to execute daily communication between team members & clients.

Punctuality: Employee need to be on time each day & ready to work.

  1. Excellence: Employee shows up 10 minutes early and is prepared for work. Doesn’t call in & is never late.

  2. Minimal Standard: Employee shows up to work on time.

  3. Failure: Employee fails to show up on time, calls off, or is not ready.

Dress code: Employee must show up dressed in appropriate clothing according to the dress code in the employee manual.

  1. Excellence: Shows up daily ready, in a clean uniform & is well groomed.

  2. Minimal Standard: Employee shows up ready & in a clean uniform.

  3. Failure: Employee is not in compliance with dress code.