Orchard Pruner at 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.

Medford, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

17.62

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pruning, Tree Training, Sucker Removal, Blossom Thinning, Tree Planting, Safety Compliance, Communication, Physical Labor, Use of Pruning Tools, Climbing, Decision Making, Weather Adaptability

Industry

Retail

Description

We are seeking to fill 120 Openings from 1/8/2026 to 3/28/2026 in worksites in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Employer Notes: * Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities. Semi-weekly transport will also be provided to and from the market and other services. * Housing provided to those unable to return to permanent residence at end of workday. Job Duties (includes but not limited to): Pruning dormant pear and peach trees, tree training, and sucker removal, peach blossom thinning, and tree planting, in established orchards. Follow training instructions based on established company procedures specific to the variety being pruned and tree form desired. Dormant work also includes tree training or limb positioning to establish productive tree structure. This involves using string, hammer, and nail, or branch spreaders to manipulate branches into desired positions. This position also includes the removal of branches that sprout from the trunk of the tree referred to as sucker growth. All wood cut during pruning and sucker removal must be positioned in the row middle for future mechanical mulching. This position may perform peach flower removal at the onset of bloom in peaches if timing overlaps with dormant pear pruning. Blossom thinning is the hand removal of unwanted flowers. Limited dormant tree planting is performed each year during the contract period and may offer alternate work if pruning is not available due to weather. Described safety rules must be followed, and all provided PPE must be worn including safety glasses and gloves. Communicate with work groups, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional manner; provide general maintenance, and care of company buildings, grounds, and equipment. Must constantly be able to make decisions based on basic horticultural understanding. Must be able to perform physical work common to dormant pear and peach tree pruning, tree training, and sucker removal in established orchards. Capable of proficient and safe use (including repeated climbing, lifting and moving throughout the workday) of a 10-ft orchard ladder weighing up to 50 lbs. Use common pruning tools that include hand lopper, hand shears, or hand saws. An option to prune from a mobile platform eliminating ladder work may be available in limited situations. Work in varied weather conditions that include cold damp days common to the Pacific Northwest during the months of January-March. Pruning standards will be set on a block-by-block basis within each orchard, based on planting density, age of the trees, and vigor (soil conditions, water access, etc.) within each block. The applicable block standard will be communicated to workers prior to beginning work in each block. Upon commencement of employment, workers will have a three-week training period to reach the per-block standards. Workers who have not reached the standards by the end of the third week following commencement of employment will be given additional coaching and a final week to improve their performance to acceptable standards. Hours: 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Wage: $17.62 per hour. Frequency of pay Biweekly. Guarantee of work for 3/4 of the contract. Workers will be paid overtime for hours worked over 40 per week. Employer agrees to make all deductions from worker's paycheck as required by law. Will pay full wage guarantee pursuant to 20 C.F.R. Sec. 655.120(a). Application Deadline: 2/17/2026 Qualifications Job Requirements: None

Responsibilities

The Orchard Pruner will be responsible for pruning dormant pear and peach trees, tree training, and sucker removal in established orchards. Additional duties include blossom thinning and tree planting as needed, while adhering to safety standards and company procedures.