Nursery Greenhouse Workers

Nursery Greenhouse Workers at Welford's County Line Nursery of Mississippi Inc. in Lucedale, MS.

Transplant or pot trees, landscape shrubs, perennials, woody ornamentals, roses and ornamental grasses using hand garden tools and equipment. Prepare plant containers (fill with dirt), planting areas, (remove weeds etc.), greenhouses and fields. Move 1 gal.— 15 gal. containers of shrubs, plants and trees to growing area and space (place specified distance apart) as directed. Spray, weed, fertilize, water, prune, shape, count and check plants, shrubs and trees. Load and unload mulch, soil, fertilizer and other materials to condition soil using carts, shovels, wheelbarrows, forklifts and tractors. Regulate, maintain and repair irrigation systems. Examine plants for insects or disease. Market preparation: tie, bunch, wrap, price, tag; select/pack products to fill orders, move/stack stock to storage areas. Assist and load plant orders and landscape materials for customers. Load/unload trucks. Clean work areas and maintain grounds—pick up trash, clean and store equipment etc.

Work begins January 20, 2027 and ends November 16, 2027.

Pay is $15.04 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 45 hours per week.