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Grower

Job ID: 5385
Company: Hortech Inc.
Location: Nunica, MI 49448
Salary: $14.43 - $19.22 an hour
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Not Specified
Posted: 30+ days ago

Job Description:

Someone who is quick, but methodical; and knows how to care for plants on a wholesale level. Passion for working outdoors with plants and people.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in horticulture or biology.
  • 2 years relevant experience is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English and CGIP certification is a plus.
  • Brute strength is not necessary, but stamina and endurance are critical
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

  • Maintain and improve production and stock plants through accountability and awareness of plant specifications, propagation timing and other factors.
  • Assesses plant health and cultural needs, as they are responsible for daily inspections, scheduling, and implementation of cultural practices.*

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POSITION FOCUS & INSIGHT

  • Irrigation, weeding, chemical and bio‑control applications, fertilizing, pruning, tying, staking and sorting are actions growers must successfully implement to maintain and continually improve our plants.
  • Focuses on continuous improvement in all aspects of staff development, plant care, and facility care.
  • Manages plant care with hundreds of different plant genera.
  • Leads a team of 2 teammates
  • Implements and leads our IPM and biological control programs.
  • Available to work every third weekend (one weekend on, two weekends off). And, 2-3 holidays per year.*

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Comprehensive benefit package.
  • Hourly pay with time and a half overtime.
  • Double time for weekend irrigation and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.43 to $19.22 /hour

Experience:

  • Wholesale nursery plant growing: 2 years

Education:

  • Bachelor's

Language:

  • Spanish