Shrub Area Grower Assistant

Natorp Nursery - Company Overview With over 110 years of experience, Natorp Nursery is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business known for producing high-quality plant material at scale. Our extensive growing facility cultivates a full range of plant varieties, including trees, perennials, annuals, and shrubs. We serve a diverse customer base, supplying plants to independent garden centers, wholesale companies, municipalities, landscape professionals, and homeowners through our retail nursery outlet. Shrub Department Overview Shrubs are a vital and growing category within our operation. As part of our continued expansion, we are increasing our shrub production area by an additional 7 acres. We take pride in delivering consistently high-quality shrubs and seek a motivated, detail-oriented individual to support this important segment of our business.

Position:

Shrub Area Grower Assistant Role Summary This role supports the Head Grower in overseeing shrub production. The ideal candidate is ambitious, focused, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision. Qualifications Minimum of 2-3 years in a production nursery setting Experience working with shrubs Ability to learn and follow established processes Strong organizational and time management skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize work independently Willingness to work weekends as needed Key Responsibilities Assist in overseeing all shrub production operations Execute cultural practices such as pruning, spacing, fertilizing, and irrigation Monitor plant development, health, and pest pressure Ensure plants meet quality standards and are sale-ready Collaboration with the Head Grower Support and help supervise team members in daily, weekly, and monthly tasks Compensation & Benefits $20-$30 per hour (based on experience) Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person