Cannabis Container Grower Assistant Grade 18 10333 Jobs

Description

Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Horticulture Forestry and Environmental Education Division of Montgomery Parks is seeking a
Container Grower Assistant to join Pope Farm Nursery’s production operation team located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This position is responsible for growing and maintaining native plants to help fulfill plant orders and make recommendations to other park staff to help promote the use of native plants. This expert level position involves the use of various types of equipment, performing varying assignments related to tree and plant production, directing and training other workers in growing operations and performs designated administrative duties as assigned.
Montgomery Parks has 424 parks encompassing 37,000 acres of trails, natural areas, athletic fields, playgrounds, stormwater facilities, a plant production nursery and botanical garden. Montgomery Parks has 45 pesticide free parks where products approved by Montgomery County Law can be used. All 275 Park playgrounds are pesticide free. Staff manages other amenities such as athletic fields, landscape plantings and infrastructure using integrated pest management principles. Go to our website and learn more about our innovative integrated pest management program https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/parks/pesticides/

Examples of Important Duties

• Independently applies horticulture knowledge to grow and maintain plant material, assists in coordinating production schedules, and various tasks related to the work programs.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory database and tracking system for all plant material.
• Implements proper practices for the production of various plants including but not limited to planting, transplanting, monitoring irrigation systems, herbicide applications, pruning, fertilization, and field/soil preparation.
• Operates power hand tools, mowers, tractors and skid steers with various attachments, front end loaders, trucks, utility vehicles.
• Practice IPM principles for plant health care by utilizing alternative treatment methods and/or incorporating pesticides as appropriate in a safe and effective manner according to regulations.
• Keeps accurate records of pesticide applications and follows posting requirements and the use of PPE as set forth by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

• Participates in training of other Parks staff on Horticultural practices and takes part in Park sponsored events such as Arbor Day to promote education and advocacy for the field of Horticulture.

• Oversees seasonal staff and/or volunteers to include training, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining records of hours worked.

• Takes a lead role in coordinating and performing the grounds/landscape maintenance of Pope Farm which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed control, mulching, pruning, gravel road maintenance, erosion control, fence maintenance, monitoring facility infrastructure for any needed service.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Assoiciate of Arts Degree in Horticulture or related area plus three years of progressively responsible gardening and greenhouse/horticultural /nursery experience, or
2. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in horticultural, greenhouse or nursery work.
3. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations , suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehciles or perform driving duties required of their position.
4. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's certification.
5. Pass commission medical examination.
6. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may
require:
a) U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant and Animal Protection Service Permit, for
acquiring and maintaining live exhibits upon appointment, or within 6 months.
b) Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsement upon appointment,
or within 6 months.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Works in nursery, container production and greenhouse settings. Exposed to weather, dirt, dust, and horticultural chemicals. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to apply certain chemicals. Work requires bending, lifting and occasionally carrying heavy objects.

Important worker characteristics

• Proficient in utilizing nursery tools and equipment including, hand tools, power hand tools, pesticide equipment/sprayers, large trucks, utility vehicles, excavators, trenchers, skid steer machines and tractors with various implements
• Knowledge of various irrigation system(s) including maintenance, repairs and operation. Including but not limited to working with all sizes of pvc pipe, couplings, solenoids, valves, filters, waterproof connectors, system wiring, spray stakes, drip lines, emitters
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as printer/copier, personal computer and applicable software including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
This position is eligible for an employment sign-on bonus!
Classification Specification: Principal Greenhouse/Nursery Technician, #5425

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19, #5425 (with limited religious or medical exceptions.)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of

race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

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