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Walters Gardens, located in Zeeland, MI, has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. We take great pride in the superior quality of our young plants and field grown products, diverse product selection, customer-focused staff, our extensive hybridizing program, and the ability to offer the best new introductions from around the world. In 2021 we planted over 40 million plants to be produced for sale in 2022 to garden centers throughout the USA and Canada.

We highly value our employees and are proud to offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture that promotes the family values which have kept us growing for 76 years. The Grower Technician assists the Section Grower and Lead Grower in ensuring all plants produced in the greenhouses at Walters Gardens are grown to the highest quality standard and in a safe, efficient, and economical way.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Moisture Management

• Monitor crops daily to determine when to irrigate plants based on growing environment, plant needs, and moisture levels

• Learn different varieties, sizes, season cycles, and water patterns to achieve a proper and even moisture level throughout crops

• Operate, maintain, and schedule all irrigation systems

• Communicate with Section Grower and Lead Grower for specific water, environmental, and special application needs daily and before weekends/holidays

• Participate in Friday, weekend, and holiday watering schedules

Fertility Management

• Read, assess and coordinate weekly media testing and water sampling

• Schedule and apply fertilizer and/or other nutrients weekly based on media testing results

• Learn and understand the different fertilizer blends and rates

• Choose between fertilizer blends and rates for optimal plant nutrition based on media testing and water sampling results

• Keep crops on schedule

Sanitation

• Scout weekly for algae, liverwort, and weeds in and around the greenhouses

• Apply sanitation techniques to control algae and liverwort growth

• Remove and destroy all weeds and liverwort as they are observed

• Keep greenhouse aisles and floor matting free of debris

• Make herbicide applications around the greenhouses as needed

• Applying slug bait and mouse bait to greenhouse ranges

• Utilize ride on sweeper to keep aisles and production areas clean

• Disposal of chemical rinsate on field grounds

Material Handling

• Unloading deliveries and putting supplies in proper locations

• Help keep production areas organized by moving skids, removing waste, and moving dumpsters

• Assist with unloading cuttings and tissue culture and moving to proper holding facilities

Additional Duties

• Participate in chemical applications of plant growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides

• Monitor crops and coordinate mowing/pruning as needed

• Assist with mowing and moving of plants as needed

• Observe and communicate any pest and disease issues to the IPM Team, Section Grower, and Lead Grower immediately

• Communicate any other problems or concerns to Section Grower and/or Lead Grower immediately

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 2 years of horticulture (or related field) education or experience

• Basic organizational and math skills

• Computer skills (including Microsoft Office)

• Ability to be on your feet for 9 hours each day

• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs)

• Available to work on weekends as needed

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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