Nursery Support

Do you have the strength and drive to keep our nursery running? Join our team as a Nursery Support specialist and play a vital role in getting beautiful plants from our holding yard to landscapes across the Portland area. This is a full-time, physically demanding position at the heart of our nursery operations. If you love working outdoors, aren’t afraid to break a sweat, and want to be part of a team that keeps plants moving and job sites stocked, this role is for you. You’ll work primarily at our nursery holding yard and on the road, driving box trucks to pick up and deliver plant material across the Portland region. Physical labor and heavy lifting are a major component of this job — you must be comfortable regularly lifting 20–75 lbs and loading/unloading plant material by hand and by forklift. More than 60% of your workday will involve active manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions. Hours are typically regular business hours throughout the busy season (March through December), with reduced hours in January and February during our slower winter season.Responsibilities and DutiesDriving & Delivery (50%)Drive company box trucks to vendors and job sites to pick up and deliver plant materialLoad and unload plants by forklift or by hand, securing loads carefully to prevent damageDeliver materials and equipment to other divisions, assisting with loading/unloading using safe lifting practicesHolding Yard Care & Maintenance (25%)Maintain the nursery holding yard by weeding, picking up debris, and using cleanup equipmentPerform plant maintenance including pruning, watering, and fertilizing to keep stock healthyOperate the irrigation system and troubleshoot basic issues to maintain proper moisture levels\Material Check-In & Inventory (20%)Verify quantity and quality of incoming plant material against order listsCommunicate shortages or quality concerns to Buyers via email, phone, or Monday.comSort and organize plant material by job, label inventory, and pull material for delivery using strong attention to detailOther duties as assigned (5%)Required Qualifications1–2 years of experience driving a company vehicle, cargo van, or box truckValid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; ability to obtain and maintain a medical examiner’s certificateDemonstrated ability to perform heavy physical labor — you must be comfortable regularly lifting 20–75 lbs and occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs with team assistanceAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions including rain, wind, heat, and coldBasic computer skills (email, Excel, Monday.com)Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established proceduresPreferredPhysical labor experience in landscaping, nursery, construction, roofing, or a similar fieldBilingual (Spanish)Forklift experienceWork Schedule and EnvironmentFull-time position, regular business hours (schedule may vary early or late depending on route)Hours are reduced in January and February during our slower seasonOvertime may be required during peak workloadsWork is performed primarily outdoors at the nursery holding yard and while drivingExposure to outdoor weather extremes, equipment noise, and occasional odors from bark, chemicals, and plant materialsHigh-risk activities include operating box trucks and forklifts — safety is a top priorityWeekend availability may be requiredBenefits & Pay Range$19–$23 per hour, dependent upon experienceWeekly paychecksPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysComprehensive and affordable health insurance401k with generous company match40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandisePartner discounts and employee store passes at Danner, Carhartt, Duluth Trading, Adidas, and ColumbiaTuition reimbursement for ongoing educationOpportunities for professional growth and advancement within the companyAbout UsDennis’ 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Equal opportunity employer.Do you know someone that would be perfect for this role? Please share this with them!