Construction worker

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery in Montgomery, NY

This is an H-2A job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: East Coast Orchids Inc.
Where: Montgomery, NY
Places: 15
Pay: $16.17 per hour
Visa: H-2A
Starts: 2027-01-05
Ends: 2027-11-04
Filed: 2026-10-27

What the work involves

Carefully cut, pick, or collect flowers, Live Orchid Plants, Potted indoor tree plants, plants, fruits, or vegetables, inspecting each for quality and removing any damaged or defective items. Sort harvested items by size, quality, and type, bundling as needed to prepare them for packing and transport. Move harvested items from growing areas to designated packing or storage areas within the greenhouse. Regularly clean and maintain tools, packing equipment, and work areas, keeping them organized and free of hazards. Assist with general greenhouse tasks, such as watering plants, removing weeds, or adjusting environmental conditions as needed. Keep records of harvested and packed products, including quantities and any quality issues observed during sorting. The agricultural commodities handled by the workers include: • Phalaenopsis Orchids • Dendrobium Orchids • Pachira (Money Tree) • Sansevieria (Snake Plant) • Desert Rose (Adenium) The workers are responsible for planting, watering, pruning, cutting, picking, collecting, inspecting, sorting, and preparing these plants for sale and distribution. Their duties also include monitoring plant quality, identifying and removing damaged or defective plants, and ensuring that the plants meet the employer's quality standards. All work performed under this job opportunity relates solely to live orchid plants that are grown, cultivated, maintained, and harvested entirely on the employer’s own greenhouse premises. No agricultural products or crops are purchased from or provided by third-party vendors.

How to apply

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $2,797 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification