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Baker Landscape Corp
Nursery Foreman
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What they do
A Nursery or Greenhouse Manager manages agricultural workers who propagate, cultivate and harvest plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms. Gathers data to monitor greenhouse and nursery growing conditions and yields.
$43,112 / year median in Florida
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Baker Landscape is seeking an experienced Nursery Supervisor to run our 16 Acre Contractor's Nursery. The Nursery Supervisor will help oversee all Nursery functions. This includes managing inventory, growing plants and executing special fine gardening. A successful Forman will have extensive knowledge of horticulture and a passion for plants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Able to lift over 15 lbs
- Oversee day to day functions of the Nursery
- Grow plants from liners to 65 gallon
- Uphold fertilizing schedule
- Maintain a detailed inventory while ensuring stock is organized
- Ensure proper and irrigation and protection for all plants
- Step up plants when ready/rooted
- Train and supervise Nursery garden staff in Horticultural practices
- Conduct seasonal pruning for all ornamentals to promote growth and fuller plants
- Greenhouse propagation; both cutting and seed flats
- Maintain Nursery diseases and pest control when needed
- Able to operate Bobcat for mixing and screening soil
- Able to operate heavy machinery
- Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MUST BE BILINGUAL
(English/Spanish)- Expert in understanding of horticultural practices; to include pruning, irrigation, and fertilization Must be able to identify and troubleshoot plants, diseases and pests, soils, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Exposure to outdoor conditions; 7-8 hours daily