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First-line supervision of nursery workers performing all aspects of
growing and caring for containerized plant material in assigned nursery
section. At management\'s direction, assign tasks and monitor production
operations and crops conditions. Monitor crops for insects/diseases and
plan/apply appropriate preventative and curative treatments. Time crop
cycles to sales plan to ensure best quality/availability for customers.
Communicate instructions to crews in English and Spanish, train/assist
workers in plant production/growth activities and/or equipment
operation. Direct or assist with farm equipment operation, adjustment,
or repair. Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or
maintenance needs. Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems in
assigned nursery section. Communicate crop conditions, write crop
reports, and maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Perform basic math calculations on square footage to execute space plan.
Will conduct winter clean-up around company property. Will prepare and
maintain equipment for growing season. Must be able to visually identify
plant varieties and apply species-specific growing principles. Must be
willing/able to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions
and lift/carry items or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. post-hire drug
testing required before beginning work and post-accident. Be able to
identify each plant grown and species-specific growing principles.
Written and verbal language proficiency in English and Spanish required
to communicate with management and work crews. Requires 36 months of
prior horticultural experience. .