AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC.
Job Description
Job Title:
Department:
Reports to:
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Nursery Worker
Martin County Farms
Restoration Manager
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Provide support and labor for Martin County Farms and native landscaping projects.
Position Responsibilities
 Conduct harvesting and native plant installations in natural areas throughout southeast Florida.
 Plant, spray, weed, and fertilize plants.
 Operate machinery and equipment to spray, fertilize, cut, and transport plants, shrubs, and trees.
 Treat invasive plants with herbicide as directed by and under licensed Crew Supervisor and/or
Applicator and use machete, spray bottles, and/or back pack sprayer.
 Identify target and non-target plant species.
 Conduct support duties such as errands, routine maintenance, or other duties as directed by
Operations.
 Communicate daily with Manager.
 Fully understand and adhere to all herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
 Fully understand and adhere to all of AVC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Safety Plans and
Programs, and Handbook.
 Maintain appearance and attitude in such a way as to positively portray the company internally and
externally.
Essential Skills and Experience
 Equipment operation experience as related to AOR.
 Knowledge of plant identification.
 Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions.
 Ability to understand weather and site conditions to determine safety concerns and correct for them.
 Ability to work in a diverse environment.
 Commitment to AVC’s Affirmative Action Plan.
 Commitment to AVC’s values and mission.
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience
 Valid driver’s license in compliance with AVC’s criteria.
 FDACS Pesticide Core and at least one other category certification as related to AOR.
 First Aid and CPR certification.
Reporting to this Position
 No direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is
required to operate equipment in difficult weather and site conditions. The employee must lift and/or move
up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to seasonal weather conditions including but
not limited to heat, cold, standing water, dry, and humid conditions. Site conditions often include dense
vegetation, poisonous vegetation, uneven terrain, and swampy terrain. Sites are often occupied by native and
non-native wildlife including but limited to alligators, crocodiles, snakes, spiders, bees, and stinging and biting
insects. The noise levels in the work environment are frequently extreme.