Nursery Production Specialist
About The Position
The Nursery Production Specialist supports the production, care, and maintenance of high-quality native plant material. This position participates in all stages of nursery production, including propagation, potting, irrigation, fertilization, plant health monitoring, inventory, and preparation of plant material for projects and customers. This is a hands-on position designed for an individual interested in developing their knowledge and experience in native plant production. The Nursery Production Specialist works closely with nursery management and other team members to ensure plants are healthy, properly maintained, and produced efficiently while meeting established quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Interest in learning Florida native plant identification and commercial nursery production.
- Ability to recognize changes in plant health and communicate concerns to management.
- Ability to follow production schedules, instructions, and established procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer or mobile technology skills for inventory and production recordkeeping.
- Valid driver's license Required
Nice To Haves
- Education or coursework in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agriculture, natural resources, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Previous nursery, landscaping, horticulture, agriculture, or plant production experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the propagation and production of native plant species through seeds, cuttings, divisions, liners, and other appropriate methods.
- Perform potting, transplanting, shifting, spacing, pruning, and other plant production activities.
- Monitor plant material for overall health, growth, quality, and readiness.
- Identify and report signs of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, irrigation problems, and other plant health concerns.
- Monitor irrigation systems and assist with adjustments, troubleshooting, and basic repairs to ensure appropriate water coverage.
- Assist with fertilizer applications and plant health treatments according to established procedures and schedules.
- Develop knowledge of Florida native plant species, including plant identification, growing requirements, and appropriate production practices.
- Monitor assigned production areas and communicate crop concerns or production needs to nursery management.
- Assist with production planning by identifying plants that require shifting, spacing, pruning, fertilization, or other attention.
- Maintain accurate plant labels and assist with plant counts, inventory, availability, and production records.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized growing and production areas.
- Assist with pulling, inspecting, staging, and preparing plant material for customer orders and restoration projects.
- Safely operate nursery equipment, utility vehicles, carts, pumps, and other equipment as trained and authorized.
- Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
- Assist with general nursery operations as needed to support production goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (company-sponsored pension)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Free life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year
- 1 week of paid sick leave in your first year
- Paid holidays
- Paid training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
