Plant Nursery Worker

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Plant Nursery Worker to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Nursery Worker is responsible for cultivating, maintaining, and ensuring the health and vitality of plants, trees, and shrubs needed for landscaping and greening projects. These tasks will be performed outdoors or in greenhouses in support of the overall appearance and environmental needs across Diego Garcia. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Seeding, growing, and maintaining plants to ensure optimal growth and health.
• Performing daily plant care tasks such as watering, pruning, fertilizing, potting, and weeding as required.
• Identifying and addressing signs of plant disease, pests, or decay, and ensuring corrective actions promptly.
• Ensuring replacement of dead or diseased plants with healthy seedlings within 48 hours of discovery.
• Transplanting plants, shrubs, and trees to required locations across Diego Garcia using proper techniques to promote survival and healthy growth.
• Assisting with the loading, unloading, and transporting of plants and related materials to various locations around the island.
• Monitoring greenhouse and nursery conditions, such as humidity, light exposure, and temperature, to ensure proper growth environments.
• Preparing soil, planters, and garden areas for seeding, transplanting, or general landscaping projects.
• Maintaining greenhouse and nursery tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Keeping detailed records of plant inventory, care schedules, transplantation activities, and completed maintenance tasks.

• Knowledge or experience in horticulture, landscaping, or plant cultivation.
• Basic understanding of plant care techniques, including seeding, watering, fertilizing, and pruning methods.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical labor such as lifting, digging, bending, and carrying heavy loads.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure efficient handling of tasks and scheduling.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
• Must successfully pass contract medical requirements and comply with workplace safety regulations.

• Prior experience working in greenhouses, plant nurseries, or landscaping projects.
• Knowledge of tropical plant species and their care.
• Familiarity with pest management practices, irrigation systems, and greenhouse management.
• Background in working in remote environments, particularly in OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) settings.

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees are responsible for maintaining safe work environments. Employees must participate in safety training, follow best practices, and ensure the safe use of all tools and equipment.
• Quality: All job responsibilities must align with Amentum’s Quality Policy. Employees are expected to meet compliance standards, maintain accurate records, and report issues efficiently.
• Procedure Compliance: All employees must adhere to operational, environmental, and safety guidelines outlined in the organization’s procedures and policies.