Grower, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care

POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for day to day involvement in the growing of plants, and implementation of reliable growing processes including pesticide application, irrigation, lighting, temperature, growing media, fertilization, nutrition, and monitoring the overall health of plants. Description: Job Duties: • Determine nutrient and watering/moisture requirements • Control pests by implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) • Control environmental conditions by regulating humidity, ventilation, and temperature utilizing Priva climate control software • Ensures development of marketable products by pinching plants, culling flowers, and determining optimum spacing • Responsible for troubleshooting crop issues and diagnosis of unknown health or damage problems • Maintain records of crop activities and observations, including pesticide applications and growth records • Delegate and set routines for Grower Helpers/Assistants • Know specifications for each crop • Follows existing crop schedules and make modifications together with management • Help to troubleshoot greenhouse mechanical/environmental control systems • Aid in the training of Grower Assistants/Helpers • Keep area free from weeds and debris, pull out dead/diseased plants. Keep area organized • Be a strong advocate for employee safety • All other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS And Education Requirements: • Supervisory skills used in the assignment of tasks to Assistant Growers and Grower Helpers • Computer skills including Microsoft office and Priva software • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to maintain detailed notes related to crops produced • Read and speak English; bilingual in Spanish helpful, but not required • Pesticide Application License • Training skills, used to train Grower Assistants/Helpers/Interns • Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field or; • Associates Degree in Horticulture or related field with 1-2 years experience or; • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Greenhouse Growing. PHYSICAL Environment & Requirements: • Plant/Production facility, occasionally outside, or in-store; Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season • Continuously requires ability to follow verbal and/or written direction • Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching • Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing and handling • May require ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van, tug, forklift) or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business equipment • CDL license or tug/forklift certification may be required • Must have and maintain a current Ohio private pesticide applicators license. Pesticide license must be maintained while employed as a Grower at Green Circle Growers, with taking recertification classes as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr