Cannabis jobs at Patuxent Nursery
We know of 1 jobs at Patuxent Nursery as of April 2024, including roles such as Nursery Production Manager/Grower.
More than 30+ days
We are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to develop and manage our NEW nursery operation. This is an undeveloped nursery and will require an individual with vision, creativity, motivation and discipline, in addition to knowledge and skills in the area of agriculture/horticulture, business management, and staff management. This position is responsible for overseeing all managerial functions including hiring and training of staff in all areas of nursery care and plant maintenance, ordering and maintaining stock, managing accounts, and responding to customer queries. In addition, the Nursery Production Manager will be required to grow and maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers, which will require knowledge in irrigation set up and crop selection.
*THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY……….
…...If you have the drive and vision to create a productive and efficient growing facility from the ground up. Opportunities do not present themselves but once or twice in a career.
To ensure success as a Nursery Manager, it is required that the selected candidate have an in-depth knowledge of horticulture, excellent managerial skills, a passion for customer service and an ability to communicate effectively with employees. Ultimately, a top-class Nursery Manager should be able to maintain a healthy nursery ecosystem and ensure the success of the business.Responsibilities:
- Plan, layout and implement a grow plan with irrigation to include all materials and facilities needed to ensure a successful crop
- Work closely with Owners and other Managers to ensure demand needs are met
- Overseeing and improving the daily functions of the nursery
- Daily Opening/Closing of nursery facility
- Hiring and training nursery staff to ensure plants are cared for correctly and to provide exceptional customer service
- Creating staff work rosters and delegating duties
- Ordering nursery stock including soil, stones, fertilizers, shrubs, plants, and trees
- Growing plants, trees, and shrubs to use as stock
- Monitoring watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions
- Monitoring weather conditions and paying special attention to hot or cold temperatures
- Creating an attractive garden and plant displays
- Responding to customer requests and assisting the nursery staff
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies, Horticulture, or a similar field
- 3+ Years’ experience working as a Nursery Manager and/or Grower
- Excellent communication and managerial skills
- Professional and friendly demeanor
- Commanding knowledge of all nursery and growing operations
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage moment to moment, hour to hour, day to day, week to week and season to season all aspects of a growing facility
- Detailed knowledge of plant production, soil, fertilizers, and growing techniques
- Experience with hiring and training staff
- Ability to create work rosters and delegate duties
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service
- Responsible and punctual
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
Compensation:
- $55,000 - $75,000 +yearly reviews and bonuses based on profitability
- Potential housing available; Newly renovated farmhouse on nursery grounds
- Employer pays 60% of individual coverage on our bronze plan
- 401k
- Opportunity to create a masterpiece from the ground up
*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursery/Greenhouse Growing: 5 years (Preferred)
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Apply for this job with Patuxent Nursery
Apply now →
By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company.
Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply.
Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.