Assistant Manager, Production Greenhouse

Nelda C And H J Lutcher Stark Foundation•Orange, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is involved in all aspects of greenhouse plant production and assists in maintaining the production greenhouse and nursery area. Applies industry standard horticultural principles and techniques to ensure production of plants of highest quality for landscapes at Shangri La Gardens and other Stark Cultural Venues.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in horticulture or related degree preferred
2 years related experience and/or training preferred in botanical garden, greenhouse or nursery; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be a team player able to work comfortably and effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and take direction.
Working knowledge of annuals, perennials, and woody plants
Ability to operate various landscape equipment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English as it relates to the duties and safety requirements of the position
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Basic computer skills, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Responsibilities

Assists in propagating, nurturing, and growing a variety of plants, flowers, vegetables, trees, and other species including tropical, subtropical, and epiphytic plants for seasonal and permanent landscape displays and containers.
Move, transplant, prune, and water plants, cuttings, and seedlings.
Follow and maintain fertilization schedule, regularly inspect plants for insects, disease or weed problems, and apply appropriate pest control.
Assists Production Greenhouse Supervisor with seed and liner procurement and scheduling.
Source plants through existing vendors and identify new vendors for consideration
Supervise Greenhouse Technicians
Plans tasks and organizes greenhouse technicians for the general care and maintenance of the greenhouse plants.
Provides training and support for Greenhouse Technicians with respect to sound horticultural practices.
Work alongside, facilitate, and monitor the activities of volunteers
Clean and maintain tools and equipment, employ proper greenhouse sanitation measures.
Share information on horticultural topics by conducting in-house workshops and programs
Work schedule includes weekend and holiday work on a rotational basis
Other duties may be assigned