Green House - Section Grower

6410 132nd St NE, Marysville WA

Description

JOB DUTIES:  Responsible for 1-2 acres of greenhouse or 5 acres of field, less than 25000 square feet of plugs and liners.  Coordinates work of 1 -2 Irrigation Staff.  Responsible for daily irrigation, fertilization and crop watering.  Apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner.  Maintain environmental controls, assist with pest controls, area sanitation, and crop layout.  Adjust & maintain misting schedules of propagation areas.  Responsible for reporting fertility results to head grower.  Communicate problems to Head Grower.  Willingness to work longer hours seasonally as crops require.  Support and enforce all company policies and rules.  Responsible for obtaining up to date and new cultural methods of propagation.  Maintain crop records in propagation.  Monitors greenhouse temperature and know when it is out of range.  Assist in WPS training for Spanish-speaking employees. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, via phone, and over the radio with all levels of staff.  Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.  Able to follow the culture sheets in order to induce flowering.  Able to test the irrigation water for pH and E.C.  Personal leadership skills.  Positive customer service attitude and work ethic.  Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.  Solid computer and Microsoft office skills. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:  Knows the basics of when a plant needs water.  Needs direction on fertilizers to apply and appropriate rates for each plant.  Needs direction on the safe applications of all pesticides and fungicides.  A valid pesticide applicator’s license must be obtained within 60 days of starting this position and kept current.  Previous leadership experience a plus.  Able to use spraying equipment.  Knowledge of basic bedding plant identification.  Some mechanical aptitude.