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.

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Greenhouse Assistant