Pruner

The Role Join our production team as a Pruner and help shape healthy, high-quality plants. You'll maintain proper tree structure and manage plant growth through pruning and related maintenance, using hand tools such as pruning saws, hooks, shears, and clippers. You'll typically work in a small team under the direction of a Crew Leader, who provides instruction and guidance based on direction from Yard Management. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors with plants and being part of a team. What You'll Do

• Identify plant varieties and understand general plant growth characteristics
• Perform pruning tasks using proper techniques as instructed by Yard Management or the Crew Leader
• Use hand tools including hand pruners, pole pruners, extension pruners, and pruning saws
• Safely use ladders between 8 and 14 feet when performing pruning work
• Work as part of a small team (typically 2–4 employees) to complete pruning assignments
• Identify and report plant pests, diseases, or other plant health concerns
• Perform stake repair and tying maintenance as needed to support proper plant growth
• Keep nursery grounds clean, organized, and safe, and handle nursery stock carefully so plants are properly maintained and placed in designated areas

What You Bring Required

• Ability to identify plant material and recognize basic plant growth patterns
• Ability to follow pruning instructions and work safely with hand tools
• Ability to identify plant pests and disease and report concerns to management
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to safely use ladders and pruning tools

Preferred

• Previous experience working in a nursery, landscape, or agricultural environment
• Experience performing pruning or plant maintenance tasks

Work Environment This position is performed primarily outdoors in active nursery production environments. Work conditions include varying weather, uneven ground surfaces, active equipment and vehicle traffic, and exposure to dust, plant material, and seasonal allergens. Required PPE must be worn as applicable. Physical requirements include extensive walking throughout the nursery during the workday; frequent climbing of ladders between 8–14 feet; frequent bending, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; and use of hands and fingers for operating pruning tools and handling plant material. Lifting up to 50 lbs independently (approximately 75% of the time) and participating in team lifts up to 100 lbs (approximately 25% of the time). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible)
• Kaiser HMO and Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Why Devil Mountain? Founded in Northern California in 1995, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery has grown from a small horticultural brokerage into one of the leading wholesale nurseries in the region, with growing grounds and selling locations across Northern and Southern California, and Oregon. We are committed to delivering the highest quality plants, expert product knowledge, and exceptional service to the landscape trade. Everything we do is focused on helping our customers succeed. Our employees are our roots. We foster a supportive, team-oriented, and performance-driven environment where accountability matters, commitments are honored, and strong work ethic is recognized. We invest in developing our people and building careers that grow alongside the company. Employment Eligibility Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process. Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monday thru Friday 7:00AM-4:30PM