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Job detailsSalary$47,692 - $81,607 a yearJob TypeFull-timeFull Job DescriptionDescription
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic about producing high quality plants?
If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks-Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a motivated, highly organized, and professional Greenhouse Grower to perform a broad range of Greenhouse work for Brookside Gardens. The potential candidate should be a highly collaborative team member that will put Brookside Gardens’ mission first and help to deliver remarkable experiences to our guests. The Principal Greenhouse/Nursery Technician is responsible for producing high quality annuals, perennials, tropical and woody plants to support the display gardens, conservatories, landscapes, education programs and gift shops. This position reports directly to the Greenhouse Production Supervisor. Go to our website to learn more about Brookside Gardens: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/visit-nature/.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 424 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran. Applicants who are multilingual are encouraged to apply!
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
What the job will involve
Planning, Scheduling & Growing

• Coordinate a complex schedule of crop production for conservatory displays, special events, outdoor seasonal displays, and gift shops.
• Produce all seasonal annuals, perennials, and tropical plants used throughout the gardens.
• Maintain healthy stock plants and rotating greenhouse collections.
• Monitor greenhouse temperatures, humidity, and moisture levels.
• Receive seeds, plugs, herbaceous and woody plant material for production.
• Receive and stock materials and supplies to support production operations.
• Update plant requestor and supervisor continuously on crop status.
• Maintain accurate records, files and inventories for plant propagation, plant labels, grow lights, and crop production.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

• Use IPM practices to identify, monitor and manage pests, diseases, and weeds.
• Implement and coordinate a biological control program.
• Record pesticide applications according to commission practice and the law.
• Keep pesticide and equipment inventories properly maintained.
• Maintain a clean growing environment.

Administrative & Supervisory Support

• Assist Supervisor in selection and ordering of plant materials, supplies and equipment.
• Maintain fertilizer application records to meet requirements of Nutrient Management Program mandated by the state of Maryland.
• Supervise seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns throughout the year.

Important Skills and Characteristics

• Proficient knowledge of plant identification, greenhouse control systems, plant cultural requirements, and disease/pest recognition.
• Broad growing knowledge of diverse plant material for indoor and outdoor display gardens and exhibits.
• Demonstrated skill in all areas of crop production.
• Ability to use hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Willingness to share horticultural knowledge with visitors, volunteers, and staff in informal settings and through formally scheduled programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite and other specialized programs.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and deal tactfully with community partners, visitors, students, volunteers, instructors, and staff. Ability to work effectively with others despite differences of opinion and style; builds alliances.
• Organized, reliable, accurate and detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Working in extreme high and low temperatures, apply pesticides, operate equipment, interact with visitors in a formal/informal setting, stoop, bend, stretch, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Some evening and weekend work is required, including assisting with special events.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in growing ornamental crops in a production greenhouse.
2. Current Maryland Pesticide Applicators license or other state.
3. Multilingual
Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate 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 vehicles 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
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions
Classification Specification: Principal Greenhouse/Nursery Technician #5425

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Job details
Salary
$47,692 - $81,607 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic about producing high quality plants?
If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks-Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a motivated, highly organized, and professional Greenhouse Grower to perform a broad range of Greenhouse work for Brookside Gardens. The potential candidate should be a highly collaborative team member that will put Brookside Gardens’ mission first and help to deliver remarkable experiences to our guests. The Principal Greenhouse/Nursery Technician is responsible for producing high quality annuals, perennials, tropical and woody plants to support the display gardens, conservatories, landscapes, education programs and gift shops. This position reports directly to the Greenhouse Production Supervisor. Go to our website to learn more about Brookside Gardens: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/visit-nature/.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 424 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran. Applicants who are multilingual are encouraged to apply!
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

What the job will involve

Planning, Scheduling & Growing

• Coordinate a complex schedule of crop production for conservatory displays, special events, outdoor seasonal displays, and gift shops.
• Produce all seasonal annuals, perennials, and tropical plants used throughout the gardens.
• Maintain healthy stock plants and rotating greenhouse collections.
• Monitor greenhouse temperatures, humidity, and moisture levels.
• Receive seeds, plugs, herbaceous and woody plant material for production.
• Receive and stock materials and supplies to support production operations.
• Update plant requestor and supervisor continuously on crop status.
• Maintain accurate records, files and inventories for plant propagation, plant labels, grow lights, and crop production.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

• Use IPM practices to identify, monitor and manage pests, diseases, and weeds.
• Implement and coordinate a biological control program.
• Record pesticide applications according to commission practice and the law.
• Keep pesticide and equipment inventories properly maintained.
• Maintain a clean growing environment.

Administrative & Supervisory Support

• Assist Supervisor in selection and ordering of plant materials, supplies and equipment.
• Maintain fertilizer application records to meet requirements of Nutrient Management Program mandated by the state of Maryland.
• Supervise seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns throughout the year.

Important Skills and Characteristics

• Proficient knowledge of plant identification, greenhouse control systems, plant cultural requirements, and disease/pest recognition.
• Broad growing knowledge of diverse plant material for indoor and outdoor display gardens and exhibits.
• Demonstrated skill in all areas of crop production.
• Ability to use hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Willingness to share horticultural knowledge with visitors, volunteers, and staff in informal settings and through formally scheduled programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite and other specialized programs.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and deal tactfully with community partners, visitors, students, volunteers, instructors, and staff. Ability to work effectively with others despite differences of opinion and style; builds alliances.
• Organized, reliable, accurate and detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Working in extreme high and low temperatures, apply pesticides, operate equipment, interact with visitors in a formal/informal setting, stoop, bend, stretch, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Some evening and weekend work is required, including assisting with special events.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in growing ornamental crops in a production greenhouse.
2. Current Maryland Pesticide Applicators license or other state.
3. Multilingual

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate 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 vehicles 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

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions
Classification Specification: Principal Greenhouse/Nursery Technician #5425

Apply for this job with The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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.