The Plant Nursery Worker supports a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia by cultivating and maintaining plant health for landscaping projects
Job Summary
The Plant Nursery Worker supports a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia by cultivating and maintaining plant health for landscaping projects.
Key responsibilities include daily plant care tasks such as watering, pruning, and transplanting while ensuring replacement of dead plants within 48 hours.
Employees must possess a valid passport valid for at least one year and be able to travel internationally to work in various weather conditions.
Matching Summary
The Plant Nursery Worker supports a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia by cultivating and maintaining plant health for landscaping projects.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Seeding, growing, and maintaining plants
Watering, pruning, fertilizing, potting, weeding
Identifying plant disease, pests, or decay
Transplanting plants to required locations
Monitoring greenhouse conditions like humidity
Physical labor lifting digging bending carrying
Nice-to-have
Prior experience in greenhouses or nurseries
Knowledge of tropical plant species care
Familiarity with pest management practices
Experience working in remote OCONUS settings
Background in irrigation systems management
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid passport valid for at least one year
Pass contract medical requirements
Comply with workplace safety regulations
Work Rights
Must have valid passport and ability to travel internationally