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Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in care and maintenance of plants in a greenhouse environment.
JOB DUTIES:
⢠This is a working supervisor position, and will require working availability on Sat/Sun and some holidays
⢠Confer with Nursery General Manager to determine plant order and propagation timelines
⢠Develop plans and procedures to accomplish deadlines
⢠Monitor and maintain all aspects of greenhouse operations and determine necessary requirements for
propagating, temperature control, IPM, thinning, weeding, irrigating, and fertilizing, based upon seasonality
and plant health
⢠Create IPM monitoring plan, protocol and procedure for weeds, insects and pests
⢠Collect seed and store seed
⢠Oversee the proper sanitation and storage of all plant trays, containers, tools, and tables
⢠Always keep greenhouses and walkways free of debris and customer ready
⢠Participate in occasional farm events, educate staff and public about greenhouse plant care
⢠Keep all greenhouse equipment in working order such as heaters, fans, watering equipment, refrigerators, etc.
and report any needed maintenance
⢠Determine number and kind of workers needed to perform required work; schedule activities
⢠Inspect work performed, observe instrument and gauge readings, ascertain condition of plants, and perform
duties to verify worker adherence to instructions
⢠Train workers in work procedures, safety policies, and use of machinery and tools
⢠Oversee packaging and transporting of plants to the field
⢠Safely drive and operate farm machinery such as tractor, forklift, skid steer, atv/utv
⢠Examine machinery to ascertain maintenance, repair, and replacement requirements; and supervise workers
engaged in machinery-maintenance activities
⢠Issue tools to workers
⢠Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
⢠Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew
⢠Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems
⢠Maintain accurate time and production records
⢠Perform activities of workers supervised
Supervisory Responsibilities
⢠Supervise a total of 4+ employees in the greenhouses
⢠Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
⢠Extensive knowledge of horticulture practices in a greenhouse environment
⢠Knowledge of local climate needs and challenges in a greenhouse nursery
⢠Be extremely prompt, organized, trustworthy, clean, motivated, good-natured, flexible, and dependable
⢠Solid communication skills
⢠Spanish language skills are preferred but not required
⢠Pesticide Applicators License preferred but not required
Education and Experience
⢠3-5 years' experience in greenhouse management
⢠3-5 years' experience horticulture
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
⢠Employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and may be required to talk and listen to
employees and/or customers
⢠Employee is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time
⢠Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
(following appropriate safety protocol)
Work Environment
⢠Employee may work in an office setting
⢠Employee may work in a variety of inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time
Safety Requirements
⢠Employee is required to understand proper safety procedures before operating any equipment
⢠Employee may be required to be certified to use equipment
⢠Employee may be required to wear appropriate OSHA safety gear
