H-2A · Agriculture

Farm Worker

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Forever Green Sonia Nursery LLC

Bronson, FL — United States

Job duties

Official text in English.

Crops: Boxwood, Grass, Grass-like plants, Plants, Shrubs, Christmas trees, Citrus, Flowers, Nursery/greenhouse crops Nursery worker : 1. Planting and Propagation • Prepare seeds, cuttings, or seedlings for germination. • Place seeds or young plants in trays, pots, or soil. • Use propagation techniques (by seed, grafting, cuttings, or division). 2. Irrigation and Maintenance • Water plants according to their specific needs. • Apply fertilizers, pesticides, or fungicides as needed. • Clean, weed, and maintain growing areas. 3. Monitoring Plant Growth and Health • Monitor for the appearance of pests or diseases. • Prune, transplant, or remove diseased plants. • Sort and select the best quality plants. 4. Nursery Preparation and Organization • Prepare substrates, pots, trays, and tools. • Organize work and storage areas. • Keep the nursery clean and tidy. 5. Sales or Distribution Support and Assistance • Label plants with names and prices. • Prepare orders for customers or transport. • Assist with loading and unloading plants. 6. Recordkeeping and Control • Record the number of plants planted, germinated, and sold. • Maintain inventories of materials and products.

Requirements

2 months experience planting fruit and ornamental trees, cultivating palms, and in management and care of ornamental plants. Workers are not permitted to be under the influence of intoxicants of any kind during working hours. Employer reserves the right to conduct employer-paid upon-suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.

Housing

Employer-owned. Housing is only available to non-local workers(permanent residence outside normal commuting distance)and is not offered to non-working family members. Employer possesses and controls premises at all times.Female workers will be provided bedroom and bathroom facilities shared only with other female workers.Common areas of the housing may be shared with male workers.Workers must vacate housing promptly at end of contract period or upon termination, in accordance with state law.

Transportation

Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier (e.g., van, bus, plane) transportation charges for the distances involved for both inbound and outbound transportation. Inbound transportation provided from the foreign worker's home city to the U.S. consulate and from the U.S. Consulate to the work site.

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