T&L Nursery, Inc.
No of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Weekdays and 1 weekend per month
Hours per Week: 40+
*Wage/Salary: DOE
Benefits:
Medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, retirement plan
Employment Start Date: 01/01/2008
*Job Description:
We are looking for an individual who believes as strongly as we do in growing high quality perennial container plants for our independent garden center and landscaping customers. Applicant must be a self-motivated, independent worker with a strong knowledge of plant growth, the effect of environmental and external influences/pest and disease control on crops. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of growing perennial container plants on 25 acres , managing of up to 4 section growers, constant monitoring of crops; including pest and disease control, plant nutrition, effective use of greenhouse space, and maintenance, scheduling of Integrated Crop Management, fertility management, irrigation of Nursery crops (use of modern, automated equipment), oversee crews to prune, space, weed and the application of fertilizers and herbicides, assist with crop planning for future crops, implement methods to become more efficient in producing plants
*Qualifications Required:
Ideal candidate will have Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany and / or 3 years equivalent job experience.
Qualifications Preferred:
Job requires ability to communicate at all levels with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, ideally intermediate or better fluency in spoken and written Spanish/English. Physical ability to do the job requiring working with chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, walking on uneven surfaces and standing for extended periods. Ability to work with computers, instruct and evaluate subordinates, work in occasionally stressful and fast paced environment and ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
*Application Instructions:
Please send resume and cover letter to Andrej Suske at office@tandlnursery.com
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