Tree Production I

Job Description

Job Description

Tree Production Level I

Location: Fillmore
Schedule: Full-Time | Outdoor Production Role
Compensation: $17.20 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience

The Role

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Tree Production Level I team members to support container shifting and tree production within the nursery.

This role is responsible for shifting trees from smaller containers to larger containers as they mature, following proper planting techniques to ensure healthy root development and long-term plant quality. Tree Production team members play a critical role in maintaining production standards and supporting overall nursery growth cycles.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to plant health and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Shift trees into larger containers as directed
• Follow proper planting techniques, including root pruning and depth placement
• Ensure proper irrigation after shifting
• Maintain plant identification and quality standards
• Assist with stocking and organizing trees after shifting
• Maintain cleanliness and safety within assigned production areas
• Utilize and maintain required PPE and equipment
• Assist other nursery departments as needed

What You Bring

Required

• Basic knowledge of plant identification and quality
• Ability to follow planting and production procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physical ability to perform repetitive production tasks

Preferred

• Nursery or horticulture production experience
• Experience with container shifting or transplanting

Work Environment & Expectations

This is a physically demanding outdoor production 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:

• 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)
• Frequent gross grasping and use of hands and fingers

PPE is required as applicable.

If you're a dependable team member who takes pride in proper planting technique, plant quality, and supporting nursery production standards, we’d like to speak with you.

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.

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.