Coastal Greenhouses LLC is listed as one of the Top 15 Greenhouses in the US, as posted by Greenhouse Grower, May 2018. We provide Annuals, Perennials, Roses, Mums, Poinsettias and more to the #1 Retailer of garden plants. We are looking for a team player to join our company in providing top quality plants in the Northeast. As a grower you will be responsible for the daily growing and maintenance of plants in our 4 acre glass greenhouse. Quality plants and on-time crops are critical to your success.
Responsibilities:
- Water crops with overhead irrigation and supplement with hand watering.
- Collaborate with Head Grower on nutritional management.
- Mix and apply pesticides as needed.
- Manipulate greenhouse temperatures, humidity to control crop growth.
- Properly mix stock tanks of fertilizer; adjust the fertilizer injector accordingly. Keep accurate records and notes on fertilization. Apply as needed.
- Perform weekly scouting for insects and disease.
- Monitor crop stages to ensure that product will be ready on target dates.
- Apply plant growth regulators as required or needed.
- Remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of growing techniques and technologies
- Assist on other jobs assigned by management.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience growing annuals in a commercial greenhouse.
- Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and operations.
- Hands-on experience with fertilizers and pesticides.
- Ability to work weekend, during peak seasons.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- annual growing: 3 years (Preferred)
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