Greenhouse Assistant
*This is a seasonal position running March1st tthrough Thanksgiving.
Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Greenhouse Manager:
· Organize daily tasks for team of 10-15 propagators.
· Supervise and provide feedback to propagators on all tasks, including transplanting and plant care techniques.
· Conduct daily checks of plant health in perennial greenhouses.
· Regularly scout plants for pests and disease. Implement IPM as needed.
· Seed perennials according to seeding schedule, and care for and maintain plants in seed flats.
· Daily propagation and weeding of perennial plants.
· Conduct final plant health and quality checks for order fulfillment.
· Assist with loading greenhouse plant material for order fulfillment.
· Assist with cleaning and maintenance of greenhouse production areas and equipment.
· Assist in implementation of regular irrigation schedule.
· Assist in container production and inventory management as needed.
· Fall seed collection, cleaning and sowing of woody seeds.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Desire to get your hands dirty in fast-paced work environment while learning about the beautiful native plants in our area.
· Ability to lift and walk with while carrying up to 25 pounds.
· Ability to stand for several hours at a time while transplanting; ability to work in the hot, humid environment of a greenhouse or in the sun, wind, rain or cold of the outdoors.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience transplanting seedlings, dividing root systems for propagation, and/or sowing seeds.
· Experience working in a greenhouse or on a small farm.
· General experience and knowledge in plant care.
· Some plant knowledge, such as growing requirements, plant anatomy, plant disease or pest management.