Landscape Laborer. 2 temporary/full-time positions with G.W. Kleber and Sons Nursery, Inc.  from 4/1/2025 - 11/30/2025.

Work on a tree, shrub, and perennial nursery and at customer locations. Workers will perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: planting, cultivating, harvesting, transplanting, digging, edging, mulching, fertilizing and watering plants, trees, and shrubs. Work includes heavy mechanized field work using 50+ horsepower equipment as well as hand and power tools such as hoes, pruning hooks, shears, shovels, chain saws and trowels. Load/unload trucks and wagons. Ball and burlap trees/shrubs for digging by tying or wrapping root balls as necessary. Fill, lift and carry various size pots with soil and plant material. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock and maintenance of holding yards and shipping areas. May on occasion assist with installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units and sprinkler and/or water feature installation. Must exercise independent judgment; may be asked to demonstrate tasks to other employees but position does not include supervision of other workers. Requires three months experience in the job described.

Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Work schedule is at least 5 days/week with shifts varying by day and work days varying by week to include Saturday and Sunday. Must possess or be able to obtain U.S. driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Requires three months of previous landscape experience.

Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker's permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $15.88 per day minimum or $59.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment.

Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker's first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.

Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above.

Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned. Optional lodging available at no cost to all non-local workers.

JOB LOCATION:

690 Sandy Hill Lane Valencia, PA 16059  and multiple worksites within Westmoreland, Butler, Beaver and Allegheny counties.

Employer provides incidental transport between job sites. Employer offers free daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of transportation is voluntary.

WAGE INFORMATION:

Wage rate is no less than $17.75 per Hour. Overtime hours vary at:  $26.63 per Hour. 

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer's discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work schedule is from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM, Monday through F iday.

Employer will offer 48 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.

Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions.  Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Employer may deduct retirement plan contributions for workers voluntarily participating in plan.   

REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS:

State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its sole discretion. Referrals and applicants are accepted from all sources. Applicants must possess documentation required to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.