Job Summary:
This position is responsible for producing high quality crops. The Assistant Head Grower has an active role in all trials and spends the majority of the time in the greenhouse, with a focus on growing technique and Integrated Pest Management. This position will supervise the Sprayers and plant maintenance teams.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee crops and plant maintenance crews on crop detail and proper use of irrigation tools and equipment for superior quality, yield, and timing.
- Proactively work with the Head Grower to identify areas in need of improvement and crops that could be more successful.
- Participate in inventory and moving crop walks.
- Develop and lead Section Grower team.
- Maintain work schedules within budget for Section Growers and irrigators.
- Communicate in a timely manner with growing team and department supervisors to plan projects and discuss issues.
- Document sampling list for tissue and soil sampling.
- Coordinate crop trials.
- Oversee pest control using biological or conventional controls.
- Purchase growing supplies.
- Promote a safety culture and best practices.
- Engage and promote a continuous improvement culture.
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
- Strong leadership, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills.
- Positive customer service attitude and work ethic.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize for results within a fast-paced working environment.
- Effective time management.
- Computer and Microsoft Office skills.
Experienc/Education:
- Bachelor degree in Horticulture (preferred) or related field and 3 years of growing experience in greenhouse/nursery/field.
- 2 years or more of supervisory experience.
- Experience with perennials and annuals required.
- Pesticide applicator’s license (can be obtained once hired).
- Knowledge of biological controls and IPM programs.
Physical Demands:
- Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends.
- Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel, reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time.
- Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
- Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.
- Wear respirators and other PPE for a long period of time.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Integrated Pest Management: 3 years
- Supervisory: 2 years
- annual and perennial: 2 years
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