Nurserypersons
Snapshot
Nurserypersons propagate and cultivate trees, shrubs, and ornamental and flowering plants in plant nurseries.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 5700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $600 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | moderate |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- preparing potting media and containers before planting
- selecting seeds, bulbs and cuttings, and planting them in beds, lawn areas and tubs
- budding and grafting vegetative material onto root stock
- watering plants manually and controlling automatic watering operations
- applying pesticides to control pests, diseases, weeds and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
- keeping records of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yields
- selecting plants and packaging them for presentation and delivery
- advising customers on plant care and appropriate plants for local conditions
- may plan sales area layouts and visual merchandise presentation.
Job Titles
- Nurseryperson