Horticultural Workers

Horticultural Workers at Bracy's Nursery, LLC in Amite, LA.

Crops/Commodities: Nursery work: trees, shrubs, ornamentals, perennials and fruits. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Perform manual labor to plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs or plants including ornamentals, perennials and fruits using hand garden tools and equipment. Spray, weed, fertilize, water, prune, shape, count and check plants, shrubs and trees. Transplant or pot, space, label and tag plants. Space and prepare planting areas, greenhouses and fields. Scout to detect the presence of insects or disease. Operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, harvest, load materials and spray fields and plants. Inspect plants to assess quality. Cut and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees and shrubs. Move containerized shrubs, plants and trees using tractors. Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping. Handle mulch, haul and spread soil, fertilizer and other materials to condition soil using carts, shovels, wheelbarrows and tractors. Record information about plants and plant growth. Regulate, maintain and repair greenhouse conditions and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems. Maintain inventory ordering material as required. Trap and destroy pests. Propagate plants from cuttings. Apply bamboo to ensure quality of plants. Clean and maintain equipment and facilities. Select and prepare plants for shipping. Assist and load plant orders and landscape materials for customers. Workers are also responsible for nursery sanitation duties including cleaning work areas, picking up trash and sweeping floors. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies.

Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.

*DEDUCTIONS* Workers living in employer provided housing will be offered an optional amenity package at a cost of $10.00 per week which will be payroll deducted, when expressly authorized by the worker in writing. The amenity package consists of central air conditioning throughout the entire housing unit, satellite television service, microwave ovens, and recreational facilities including pool tables and soccer fields available for use after hours and on weekends. Workers may have the amenity package discontinued at any time if they provide a written request with at least a seven day notice. Workers living in employer provided housing that do not elect to have the amenity package will be housed in units where the elective services have been disabled. Workers not living in employer provided housing will be offered optional use of the soccer fields after hours and on weekends at a cost of $0.45 per week which will be payroll deducted when expressly authorized by the worker in writing. *DEDUCTIONS* Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

Work begins January 16, 2027 and ends November 16, 2027.

Pay is $14.5 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.