Nursery Associate

Nursery Associate

Location: Houston, TX

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Compensation Range: Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and travel opportunities

Ceres Environmental Services is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Founded in 1976, Ceres has secured more than $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts, reflecting decades of trusted service in delivering critical aid.

We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it's needed most.

At Ceres, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork.

If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you'll fit right in. We don't just respond to challenges-we rise to them.

We are seeking a Nursery Associate to join our Houston, TX team. This role is essential in supporting our customers with their nursery, garden, and landscape needs, while also maintaining the health and appearance of our nursery products. The ideal candidate will thrive in an outdoor, fast-paced environment, demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills.

• Assist customers with nursery, garden, plant, and landscape purchases.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and offering product knowledge.
• Load customer vehicles with plants and bulk materials, including gravel, bases, and stones.
• Care for plants by pruning, deadheading, watering, and managing weeds.
• Maintain nursery areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers, and semis as needed.
• Support nursery deliveries and assist with logistics when required.
• Uphold all company safety standards and procedures.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to read and write legibly and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work required shift hours, including Monday-Friday and rotating Saturdays.
• Reliable transportation and a valid state-issued driver's license.

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.
• Experience in a nursery, garden center, farming, or related wholesale environment.
• Education or training in horticulture, agriculture, or related field.

As a Nursery Associate, you will spend much of your time outdoors in all weather conditions, engaging directly with customers while supporting nursery operations. This is a hands-on role requiring physical stamina, a proactive approach to plant care, and the ability to safely handle materials and equipment. Success in the first year will be measured by excellent customer interactions, maintaining high standards of plant health and nursery appearance, and contributing to a safe and collaborative work environment.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Must safely lift and carry plants, pots, and materials up to 50 lbs. regularly, with or without assistance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach overhead, crouch, balance, and push/pull items as needed.
• Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and handling plants or tools.
• Vision abilities required include color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Daily exposure to dust, dirt, and varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to wear PPE as required.

At Ceres, you won't just have a job-you'll have a mission. As a Nursery Associate, your work will directly support our customers and contribute to the quality and strength of our environmental operations.

We offer:

- A collaborative, mission-driven culture.

- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

- The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.

Ceres Environmental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.