Maintenance Staff

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Maintenance Staff Full Time Regular Manual Labor San Juan Capistrano, CA, US 2 Attachments 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1636 Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.80 Hourly Maintenance Staff The Role Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Maintenance Staff to support plant health, yard organization, and overall nursery presentation throughout the seasons. This role plays a critical part in maintaining plant quality, monitoring inventory condition, and ensuring the nursery remains clean, organized, and safe for employees and customers. Maintenance Staff work closely with Yard Management, Inventory, Buyers, and Irrigation teams to protect plant health and operational standards. What You'll Do Monitor plant condition and perform pruning, fertilizing, and general plant care Identify pest, disease, and plant health concerns Determine whether plant material can be restored or should be classified as spoilage Alert Inventory and Buyers regarding spoiled or overstocked plant material Tie trees to head-level wire and replace broken stakes Support irrigation monitoring and alert appropriate staff when issues arise Maintain yard cleanliness and organization (leaf blowing, trash removal, pallet placement, shed organization) Utilize and maintain company-issued PPE and tools Support overall nursery safety and presentation standards What You Bring Required Strong knowledge of plant identification, quality, and health Ability to identify common pests and plant diseases Ability to work efficiently in outdoor conditions Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving Strong teamwork and communication skills Preferred Nursery or landscape maintenance experience Experience with seasonal plant care practices Work Environment & Expectations This is a physically demanding outdoor role performed in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain. Work is conducted on uneven ground surfaces with extensive walking required. Physical requirements include: Standing or walking for extended periods Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and squatting Lifting up to 50 lbs (75% of the time) Team lifting up to 100 lbs (25% of the time) Gross grasping and frequent use of hands and fingers PPE is required as applicable. If you're a detail-oriented team member who takes pride in plant health, yard presentation, and maintaining high standards, we’d like to speak with you. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery Llc