Job description -

Plant & Tree Nursery Manager:

Lake City, FL At Green Dynamix, we're the behind-the-scenes partner professional landscapers trust to make their projects run smoother. We source and deliver everything from groundcovers to specimen trees across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina — with a level of service that reinforces our motto: "The Highlight of Your Day!" We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented Plant & Tree Nursery Manager to join our growing team at our 44-acre distribution nursery in Lake City, FL. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives as a leader in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to keep a nursery operation running efficiently and safely while supervising crews.

Position Summary:

The Nursery Manager oversees all daily nursery yard operations, including plant care, team leadership, inventory integrity, and maintenance of nursery grounds and equipment. This role requires a strong understanding of horticulture and plant handling, exceptional organization, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. What Makes You a

Great Fit:

You're a natural leader who enjoys being outside, solving problems, and keeping things moving. You notice the small details, don't mind getting your hands dirty, and you're the type of person who follows through on what they say. You want to grow with a company that values people first — and you appreciate a workplace built on teamwork, accountability, and an extremely high level of customer service. At Green Dynamix, our Core Values define how we show up every day: Continually Improving Teamwork Enjoy Our Work Customer Obsession Keep Our Promises If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you! _________________________________________________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Nursery Operations & Plant Care Oversee daily nursery yard workflows and priorities to complete the tasks at hand. Ensure proper watering, fertilization, pruning, spacing, and overall plant health. Monitor for pests/disease and implement treatment programs as required. Maintain efficient, organized, and safe work areas in an outdoor plant nursery environment. Team Leadership Schedule, train, and supervise nursery staff. Set clear expectations and hold your team members accountable. Support a positive, productive, team-centered work environment. Plant and Tree Maintenance Oversee all care and maintenance of plant and tree materials in the nursery yard. Help maintain proper tagging, labeling, and organization of inventory for orders. Coordinate with purchasing, operations and sales teams on stock levels, shortages, surpluses and movement. Maintenance & Improvements Ensure nursery equipment, irrigation systems, and infrastructure are well-maintained and safely utilized by staff. Lead seasonal and structural improvements to nursery grounds. Identify opportunities to streamline workflow and drive continual improvement. Administrative & Compliance Maintain daily records as required. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and state/federal regulations. Participate in required training sessions and meetings as required. ___________________________________________________________________________

Expected Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, business, or management preferred (not required). Minimum 4 years of experience in a supervisory, management or leadership role. Prior nursery, greenhouse, or horticulture experience required.

Physical Requirements:

This position may include long hours spent standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, reaching, and stretching. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to fifty (50) pounds. The position may also require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and elbows may be required in this position to operate small, motorized equipment.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed both outside and in an office setting that may expose employee to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet to loud. This position may require a flexible schedule and periodic overtime, as needed.

Schedule & Compensation:

Full-time, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime or flexible hours based on operational needs

Salary Range:

$20 - $30 / Hour | $40,000 - $80,000 / Year Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Simple IRA Retirement Plan with company matching to set percentage of employee contributions Employee discount for all plant and tree material Paid holidays and PTO available to use after first 90 days of employment ____________________________________________________________________________ Why Join Green Dynamix? We're a tight-knit team with 30+ years in business. We take pride in what we do, and improving every day. You're not just a number here — you're part of a group of people who work hard, have each other's backs, and truly enjoy this industry. We're growing fast and offer opportunities for professional development, advancement, and long-term career stability. to be considered for this opportunity!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Supervising:

4 years (Required)

Horticulture:

2 years (Required) Plant identification: 2 years (Required) Inventory management: 4 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lake City, FL 32025 (Required)

Work Location:

In person