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UPPER COLORADO ENVIR Nursery Workers in Meeker, Colorado
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Position: Nursery Worker
Requirements: The employer will provide workers compensation coverage for injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the workers
employment and no cost to the worker and will be in effect not later than the beginning date of this job order.
The employer will provide at no cost to the worker, a cell phone as an effective means of communicating with persons capable of
responding to the workers need in case of an emergency. This device may be used for emergency or business use only.
This may be substituted for other means if the conditions warrant. Worker will be directed and controlled by the ranch operator
and/or designated foreman. However, workers are often required to work alone for long periods without supervision and to perform
the required work reliably and properly. Three months prior experience as a general ranch worker and one satisfactory reference is
required.
Job Description: Four Temporary positions available. Performs any combination of the following duties concerned with the preparation
of soil & growth media, cultivating, & otherwise participating in horticultural activities under close supervision on
acreage, in nursery, or in environmentally controlled structure, such as greenhouse & shed: hauls & spreads topsoil,
fertilizer, peat moss, & other materials to condition land. Digs, rakes, & screens soil, and fills cold frames & hot beds to
prepare them for planting. Fills growing tanks w/ water. Plants, sprays, weeds & waters plants, shrubs, & trees. Works
in conjunction w/ supervisors w/ tasks involving seedbed preparation, planting (seed, bare-root, cutting, or potted
plants), irrigating, cultivation, fertilization, weed control, harvest, seed processing, plant preparation & seed & plant
storage. May be asked to assist in planting of increase fields, products for reimbursable & cooperative agreements,
research projects & seed collections. Assists in maintaining grounds and buildings. Helps to perform needed
maintenance, winterization & repairs on equipment. May operate agricultural equipment based on ability and skills. All
outlined activities and schedule will vary per weather, field conditions, & unexpected occurrences. Will normally work
6am to 3:30 pm with 30-minute meal break at mid-day. Employer will provide potable drinking water and insure
adequate first-aid supplies are available. Must be able to lift 60 pounds. Workers must be able to understand and
follow instructions given in English. A signed contract may be required. Returning workers may be offered longevity
pay and/or bonus. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic
conditions which may include, at times, dusty conditions, wind, etc. Temperatures in early spring and late fall are cool;
temperatures during working hours in summer can reach a high of 100 degrees F.
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 47
Schedule: M-F 6a-3p
Anticipated Period of Employment: 4/1/26-10/15/26
Application Deadline: 7/8/26
Job Location: Meeker, CO
Pay: $20.02 per hour
Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers