Assistant Grower

Job Description

Job Description

• Collaborate with Head Grower and Greenhouse crew members to provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants including planting, transplanting, pruning , watering, fertilizing, controlling insects ad disease, ventilating, controlling weeds, and managing plant nutrient levels.
• Maintain each greenhouse bay at the appropriate temperature
• Notify Head Grower of irregularities
• Perform routine maintenance on and modifications to a variety of greenhouse and nursery equipment; maintain irrigation systems
• Communicate with Head Grower to review and prioritize daily task list; oversee and assist Greenhouse crew to ensure accurate and timely task completion by the crew members
• Train new and existing crew members on spacing, pinching, proper watering methods, and fertilizer applications, etc. and communicate any updates or changes to the production method.
• Identify and communicate issues related to plant discrepancies, system issues, or process execution to the Head Grower or General Manager promptly.
• Provide daily progress updates to Head Grower, noting any adjustments to task priority
• Review and evaluate various processes, programs and staffing needs, offering informed recommendations to the Head Grower to improve and optimize the quality and production of products..
• Assist in the selection and movement of inventory as needed or directed by management
• Act as Head Grower during their absence

This doesn't mean that the only thing you'll be doing, if it's slow you might be doing projects on the floor like pruning roses, but we're looking for someone who can follow and be dedicated to knowing the ins and outs of the greenhouse production.

Company Description

Established in 1998 Shady HIll Greenhouses & Nursery LLC is a full service Garden Center and Landscape Company.

Company Description

Established in 1998 Shady HIll Greenhouses & Nursery LLC is a full service Garden Center and Landscape Company.