Nursery Field Service Supervisor

• Supervise planting, staking, pruning, and harvesting of large trees and nursery stock.
• Operate tractors and field equipment safely and efficiently, including attachments used for tree handling.
• Monitor, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, including drip lines, overhead systems, valves, and pumps.
• Oversee pest-control activities, ensuring proper application methods and compliance with safety standards.
• Inspect plant health regularly, identifying issues such as disease, nutrient deficiencies, or irrigation failures.
• Coordinate field preparation, including soil amendments, cultivation, and weed-management practices.
• Ensure proper handling and movement of large plant material, including ball-and-burlap (B&B) and container stock

• Lead a small field team, assigning daily tasks and ensuring productivity and safety.
• Train seasonal staff on equipment operation, plant-handling techniques, and nursery best practices.
• Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

• Oversee routine maintenance of tractors, implements, irrigation tools, and nursery equipment.
• Coordinate repairs with internal maintenance teams or external service providers.
• Ensure safe operation and storage of tools and machinery.

• Manage shipping and receiving documentation for trees and plant materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including plant counts, movement logs, and harvest data.
• Assist with scheduling deliveries, coordinating with logistics teams, customers, and internal departments.
• Complete daily reports, timesheets, and field activity logs.

• Experience operating tractors and field machinery.
• Hands-on experience maintaining irrigation systems.
• Practical experience with planting, harvesting, pest control, and general nursery operations.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work the full seasonal schedule (February–November).
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physical tasks.

• Pesticide applicator license (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working with large trees or landscape-grade nursery stock.
• Previous supervisory experience in agriculture, horticulture, or nursery production.

• Outdoor, hands-on environment with exposure to weather.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and operation of heavy equipment.
• Fast-paced seasonal workload with full-time hours.

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