Nursery Field Service Supervisor: is2 Workforce Solutions

is2 Workforce Solutions

London, ON
$27.30 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Pay: $27.30/hourThe Nursery Field Service Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing field operations for a nursery specializing in large trees, shrubs, and landscape-grade plants. This position ensures that planting, maintenance, harvesting, and shipping activities run smoothly throughout the growing season. The supervisor leads a small team, manages equipment and irrigation systems, and supports administrative tasks related to plant movement and inventory.Seasonal Position: Dependent on weather, however typically February - NovemberPay Rate: $27.30 per hourSchedule: Day shift, full-time hoursKey ResponsibilitiesField Operations & Plant Care

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

Team Leadership

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.

Equipment & Infrastructure

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.

Administrative & Logistics Duties

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Working Conditions

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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