Section Grower - housing available

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a family-oriented greenhouse operation growing quality spring annuals, perennials, florist/holiday crops, foliage, hydrangeas and azaleas. Our customer base includes both big box stores as well as independent retailers and landscapers. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train a motivated candidate. This is a hands-on, year round position.

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH!

ABOUT

THE ROLE

As a Section Grower, you will play a vital role in our cultivation process, ensuring the production of healthy, vibrant plants. These positions require attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a passion for horticulture.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This is a hands-on position providing daily care including planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, controlling insects and disease, ventilating, controlling weeds, and managing plant nutrient levels
• Maintain each section at the appropriate temperature, humidity, and light level
• Record data and maintain records; notify Head Grower of irregularities
• Prepare proper soil amendment mixes and fertilizers as designated by the Head Grower
• Perform routine maintenance and modifications to greenhouse and nursery equipment; maintain irrigation systems
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Communicate with the Head Grower to review and prioritize daily task lists; oversee and assist greenhouse crew to ensure accurate and timely task completion
• Train new and existing crew members on spacing, pinching, watering methods, and fertilizer applications
• Identify and communicate issues related to plant discrepancies, system issues, or process execution
• Provide daily progress updates to the Head Grower
• Review and evaluate processes, programs, and staffing needs; offer recommendations to improve and optimize the quality and production of our crops
• Assist in the selection and movement of inventory as needed or directed by management Working with other section growers, but also capable of working independently to produce quality greenhouse crops on an assigned schedule.

Active communication and teamwork.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree in horticulture sciences or a related field and 1-2 years of industry experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to obtain a pesticide license in the State of New York

REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling: ability to bend, stand and walk for the duration of the shift
• Ability to lift, pull/push up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility and adaptability as the job may change
• Must be able to identify plants and plant issues (diseases, pests, nutrient requirements, etc.)
• Must be able to plan, organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of crew members
• Strong verbal and analytical skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

Pay:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person