CA - Seasonal General Nursery Craftsman - Growing Areas at Monrovia Nursery Company in Visalia, California

Job Description:

At Monrovia, we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality. We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature. We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, our use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces.

About the Role

We are seeking individuals who like working with their hands, are detail oriented, and enjoy being a part of a team.  The primary function of a Crop Growing Area Craftsman is handling all aspects of what it takes to grow beautiful plants out in the field until they are ready to be shipped to our customer.

Employment Status: Employment is full-time, seasonal for approximately 5 to 6 months, and may be subject to change based on the business need.

Shift: This position is a morning shift between 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, hours may be subject to change based on the business need.

Compensation: $16.00 per hour 

What You’ll Do

You’ll be involved in various and responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

• Pruning plants using shears or automated pruning equipment. 


• Spacing, Staking and Tying, weeding. 


• Lifting and moving plants of various sizes so that they are spaced appropriately.


• Weeding and consolidating plants.


• Assembling orders so that you are selecting only consistent quality plants, placing a tag on them correcting and loading them on field trailers and wagons for transport to the shipping dock.


• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the company as assigned.

Who You Are

• Ideally, you’ll have experience working in agriculture. 


• You are open to feedback.


• Can follow instructions and ask questions for better understanding.


• You enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.


• You are able to work in inclement weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, and rainy. 


• Driving skills are not required but is of advantage, specifically if you have experience driving a tractor, forklift, or heavy equipment.   


• Ideally, you’ll have basic math, reading, and writing skills. 


• You are open to working extended hours if needed, based on the business need.


• You are able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly or 50+ pounds on occasion.  You have the full range of mobility in your upper and lower body, can reach overhead and work in various positions including stooping, standing walking, bending over, and squatting; can lift, pull, and push materials, use hands and fingers to feel, handle plants or operate objects, tools or controls; are able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus, all with or without a reasonable accommodation.

How to Apply 

• You may apply on-line. 


• Internal candidate’s may inquire with their coach. 


• If you have any questions about the job opportunity, please contact Socorro Denlay at socorro.denlay@monrovia.com, Vanessa Guzman at vanessa.guzman@monrovia.com, or Efrain.campos@monrovia.com at at 559-564-1207 Ext, 3214, 3218, or 3205. 

Benefits at Monrovia 

• You will earn an hourly wage of $16.00, overtime after 8 hours daily and after 40 hours per week. 


• When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you’ll get a company match of up to 4%. 


• You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.   


• You’ll earn 40 hours of Sick Time, upon completing your eligibility period.


• You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices. 

At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants – we also grow careers.  Come grow with us.  

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.  We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.