Job Description:
We understand that quality is of utmost importance, so we’re always growing our plants with an eye toward bringing out their best. Our team consists of outstanding growers who provide the proper care and nourishment needed to ensure choice blooms, time after time.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Grower – Level 2-3 to join our team at our Aurora, OR Site.
As a Section Grower you are responsible for the daily irrigation, fertilization and misting of crops. You will coordinate with the Head Grower to determine crop cultural needs. You will also maintain environmental controls, assists with pest controls, sanitation of area, and crop layout.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Associate's level degree in Horticulture or related field, and at least one-year work experience.
- Familiar with the uses of the different chemicals and a basic knowledge of pests and diseases and knows related safety regulations.
- A valid pesticide applicator’s license must be obtained within 60 days of starting this position and kept current.
- Able to use spraying equipment.
- Knowledge of basic bedding plant identification.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, via phone, and over the radio with all levels of staff.
- Able to follow the culture sheets in order to induce flowering.
- Able to follow detailed instructions, and pass them to subordinates.
- Able to check EC and pH of downstream water and monitor accuracy, as well as basic trouble checks.
- Personal leadership skills.
- Positive customer service attitude and work ethic.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.
- Solid computer and Microsoft office skills.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Responsible for 2-4 acres of greenhouse or 5-10 acres of field, or an area of 25,000 square feet of plugs and liners.
- Coordinates the work of 2-4 Irrigation Staff.
- Responsible for daily irrigation, fertilization and crop watering.
- Apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner.
- Maintain environmental controls, assists with pest controls, area sanitation, and crop layout.
- Adjust & maintain misting schedules of propagation areas.
- Responsible for reporting fertility results to head grower.
- Communicate problems to Head Grower.
- Support and enforce all company policies and rules.
- Responsible for obtaining up to date and new cultural methods of propagation.
- Maintain crop records in propagation.
- Use EC meter to check water and soil in field tests, as well as a pH meter and alkalinity test kit.
- Adjusts manual vents and thermostats to achieve a target, understands importance of hand purging houses, and watching the climate closely.
- Follow directions from Head Grower regarding activities such as watering decisions, feeding decisions, EC levels, and PPMs.
- Perform and lead others in drench applications of growth regulators as directed by supervisor and knows all safety regulations.
- Lead accurate execution of drench applications of pesticides, fungicides.
- Assist in WPS training for Spanish-speaking employees.
