Garden Center Grower
Resting on beautiful acreage in Milton, GA, Scottsdale Farms Garden Center & Nursery is considered by many as the premier independent destination garden center in the Southeast. Visiting families appreciate not only our plants, but also enjoy our café, farm animals, pumpkin patch, enchanted Christmas tree forest, playground, or simply strolling the beautiful property. It’s a fun place with a close-knit team. We are looking for a professional to join our management team as our Garden Center and Nursery Grower.
In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management of our growing division and helping with our garden center which is located on the same property as our farm.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the overall successful operation of our growing areas which include but are not limited to Annuals, Perennials, Bare Root Trees, Roses and Shrubs.
· Supervise, motivate, train, develop and direct people in their work.
· Oversee the application of pesticides for the nursery and maintain accurate records.
· Assign duties and monitor activities to assure adherence to growing protocol.
· Assist retail customers as needed.
· Maintain accurate inventory records.
· Be a second set of eyes on our irrigation schedule and system.
· Assist in other areas of the nursery as needed.
Grower Requirements:
· Successful management experience in the horticulture industry.
· Excellent communication and management skills.
· Verifiable success in past jobs as an effective leader and team builder.
· Able to obtain a pesticide license or currently have one.
· Basic irrigation knowledge.
· A positive personality.
The position offers excellent pay commensurate with experience, a great culture and atmosphere, bonus plan, paid vacation, holiday pay, and benefits.
Please view our website at www.ScottsdaleFarms.com to learn more about our nursery and garden center. Please send resume to Dan Kaminski at DanK@ScottsdaleFarms.com