Groundworker-Nursery Worker West Coast Arborists, Inc.

GROUNDWORKER-NURSERY WORKER

West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) was established in 1972. A union and family-owned company is providing professional tree maintenance and management services for over 330 municipalities and public agencies throughout California and Arizona.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide labor under the direction of the Foreman to bring about completion of nursery maintenance jobs. Involves skillful use of vehicles and equipment. Requires a strong personal consideration for safety.

WORK HOURS

Typical hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., five days per week. Additional hours may be available upon request and are pre-scheduled.

SALARY RANGE

Starting salary is $22.75- up to $27.23 hr. + Fringe Benefits $8.48.

Total Compensation up to $35.71 (Payroll is paid weekly)

OTHER COMPENSATION

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50)

Pension/Annuity

Vacation/Holiday Pay

Sick Time

Credit Union

Bonuses

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma

Read, speak & write English

Nursery Experience-preferred

Must be physically fit and pass pre-employment physical

A valid CA Driver’s License

Must pass company driving test

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Reliable transportation

REGULAR JOB DUTIES

Build Nursery Tree Boxes

Attend crew meetings

Load and unload trucks with nursery stock, plants, trees, logs, etc. and/or materials weighing up to or more than 50 lbs

Cleaning and weeding of yards

Transplanting nursery stock

Operate nursery equipment

Keep work area clean and orderly

Services/Fuels vehicles and equipment

Assist other crewmembers as needed

Care for equipment used in nursery operations

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED

Valid Driver’s License

POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS

Hot, cold, dry & wet weather

Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas

Working under pressure

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Standing, reaching, lifting, throwing, running, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending

JOB CLASS

Class IV: Heavy physical stress on back. Outside craftsman, involves frequent lifting (heavy) over 50 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Nursery Area Manager

WCA, Inc., has a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with LiUNA (Labor International Union of North America) and its local affiliates. Rules regulating wages, hours and working conditions are determined by the terms of the CBA and applicable law.

Interested candidates completed employment application at www.wcainc.com or in person at

WCA, Inc. Anaheim

2200 E. Via Burton

Anaheim, CA 92806

800-521-3714

E.O.E.

Tags:

tree maintenance, pruning, cleaning up, cultivate plants & trees, planting, watering, weeding, yard maintenance