Grower Assistant

Corsos Garden Center • Castalia, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Grower, a Grower Assistant supports in controlling greenhouse activities to ensure optimum growth, quality, appearance, and health of plants is maintained. Communication skills, organization, teamwork, attention to detail, attention to safety protocols, and exceptional time management skills, are critical to the success of this position within the organization.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communications skills
• High energy, self-motivation, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to stand, climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift 35-50 pounds
• Willing to work flexible and long hours during peak season, with weekends required

Nice To Haves

• Horticulture or floriculture experience preferred, but not required
• Horticulture or related college degree is a plus, but not required
• Ohio pesticide applicators license is a plus, but not required
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of growing including watering, fertilizing, testing, and spraying (Includes: plant growth regulators, fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides)
• Plant maintenance such as sheering, weeding, cleaning, plant placement etc
• Greenhouse environment monitoring and adjustments using Priva® software
• Organized documentation of growing practices, plant progress/timing, and chemical application information
• Scouting, tracking, and controlling insect and disease related issues using integrated pest management (IPM) practices
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed