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Job Summary:

Responsible for growing, maintaining, and caring for perennial or woody ornamental nursery crops from the time it is potted until the time it ships. Provide training, leadership, and a safe work environment for assigned crew members.

Responsibilities in the assigned area:

• Check soil moisture and make decisions on irrigation settings
• Scout for pests and diseases
• Maintain scouting reports and submit findings to IPM personnel
• Coordinate with the Weed Control Manager about herbicide needs
• Check fertility using the pour-through method and maintain record
• Make fertilizing decisions and submit requests for liquid feed to irrigation coordinator
• Inventory counts and corrections
• Regularly review inventory reports and coordinate with the Inventory Controller and sales team when inventory is ready for market or when a ready status should be changed
• Share pictures and promote plant material to sales staff and sales yards
• Assign tasks to the area assistant(s) and inspect work completed
• Request additional labor when large tasks need to be completed
• Assist pulling crew with plants in your assigned area
• Maintain growing records of all aspects of production including potting dates, spacing, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, herbicide, diseases, pests, spray applications, winter protection, and crop turns
• Submit plans and budgets for trials of growing methods and upon approval carry out that trial as planned and report the findings
• Submit a monthly report of upcoming, planned work for the production meetings
• Submit requests with estimated costs for maintenance and repairs such as weed fabric, gravel for roadways, greenhouse materials, and irrigation
• Maintain assigned equipment and tools including pruners, electronic meters, vehicles, tractors, computer or tablet, etc.
• Train and supervise assigned personnel in all equipment operation necessary to perform tasks
• Train and supervise assigned personnel in plant production, pruning, spacing, and overall maintenance of plant material in your area

Qualifications/Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred from a college or technical school and two years related experience as a grower.
• Basic understanding of correct horticultural practices and experience in all aspects of nursery maintenance (planting, weed identification and control, cultural requirements of herbaceous and woody plants and plant identification knowledge)
• Experience with most horticultural tools and machinery is required.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Compensation: Based on education, experience, knowledge and references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Smithfield, VA 23430: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• growing ornamental shrubs, perennials or annuals: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and good driving record (Required)

Work Location: One location

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An exciting opportunity for a Grower to work with a local company rooted for 40+ years.

Responsible for the seeding, propagation, watering, pruning, transplanting, spraying, creating signage and selling plants. Knowledge and practical application of IPM and pesticide license.

A degree in horticulture or related field and/or 2 years experience in a professional greenhouse setting is required. Must be high energy with a positive presence and strong desire to interact with colleagues in a team-oriented environment. Must be committed to high standards of customer service and possess excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Greenhouse: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job Summary:

Responsible for growing, maintaining, and caring for perennial or woody ornamental nursery crops from the time it is potted until the time it ships. Provide training, leadership, and a safe work environment for assigned crew members.

Responsibilities in the assigned area:

• Check soil moisture and make decisions on irrigation settings
• Scout for pests and diseases
• Maintain scouting reports and submit findings to IPM personnel
• Coordinate with the Weed Control Manager about herbicide needs
• Check fertility using the pour-through method and maintain record
• Make fertilizing decisions and submit requests for liquid feed to irrigation coordinator
• Inventory counts and corrections
• Regularly review inventory reports and coordinate with the Inventory Controller and sales team when inventory is ready for market or when a ready status should be changed
• Share pictures and promote plant material to sales staff and sales yards
• Assign tasks to the area assistant(s) and inspect work completed
• Request additional labor when large tasks need to be completed
• Assist pulling crew with plants in your assigned area
• Maintain growing records of all aspects of production including potting dates, spacing, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, herbicide, diseases, pests, spray applications, winter protection, and crop turns
• Submit plans and budgets for trials of growing methods and upon approval carry out that trial as planned and report the findings
• Submit a monthly report of upcoming, planned work for the production meetings
• Submit requests with estimated costs for maintenance and repairs such as weed fabric, gravel for roadways, greenhouse materials, and irrigation
• Maintain assigned equipment and tools including pruners, electronic meters, vehicles, tractors, computer or tablet, etc.
• Train and supervise assigned personnel in all equipment operation necessary to perform tasks
• Train and supervise assigned personnel in plant production, pruning, spacing, and overall maintenance of plant material in your area

Qualifications/Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred from a college or technical school and two years related experience as a grower.
• Basic understanding of correct horticultural practices and experience in all aspects of nursery maintenance (planting, weed identification and control, cultural requirements of herbaceous and woody plants and plant identification knowledge)
• Experience with most horticultural tools and machinery is required.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Compensation: Based on education, experience, knowledge and references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Smithfield, VA 23430: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• of growing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Virginia Driver's License and good driving record (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Job details
Salary
From $13.15 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

Position Title: Perennial Plants Assistant Grower

Department: Horticulture "Growing"

Reports to: Perennial Growing Manager

Category: Non Exempt (Hourly, Agriculture)

Perennial Assistant Grower Summary:

To assist the Perennial Growing Manager in Trials and Experiments and support the Horticulture Department by evaluating new plant products, and develop better practices.

Perennial Growing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Irrigates plants outdoors and indoors. Techniques include watering by hand and operating drip lines, sprinklers and automated irrigation systems.
• Read and interpret Chemical Labels, calculate and mix concentrations for chemical applications, wear personal protective equipment, (gloves, goggles, spray suit, respirator, boots) Record accurate crop and spray records. Follow all OSHA, EPA and safety rules.
• Must visually observe colors and small details to scout for insects and diseases. Record insect populations and track crop height.
• Must bend, lift and move fertilizer bags up to 50 lbs to mix fertilizer and fertilize crops.
• Must wear and carry a backpack sprayer up to 50 lbs. Must pull weeds by hand.
• Clean irrigation equipment, greenhouse and storage areas
• Collect data, use computer and software to record and upload data, save files to appropriate locations on computer or portal.
• Collect samples of soil, water and plant material for testing.
• Transplant trials. Move, carry, pick up and space plants by hand. Dispose of plant materials when directed.

Perennial Assistant Grower Skills:

• Must be knowledgeable of moisture levels
• Operating a Dosotron Chemical Injector, Backpack sprayer, and watering tools.
• Driving an electric cart, carrying rolling carts with shelves loaded with plants. Traveling to several areas of the facility and property, carrying equipment, plants and tools
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends, adaptability with changing job responsibilities as projects and seasons change.
• Electronic Recordkeeping and competence with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Operating a camera, tablet, computer or smart phone for data collection.
• Observation skills in regards to plant health and identification of insects, diseases and plant pathogens.

Assistant Grower Attributes:

• Hard worker, Active, enjoys Manual labor and being outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good listener, able to follow instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Fast learner, passionate about work, results driven
• Strong organization skills
• Self starter

Assistant Grower Experience and Education:

• 3 months work experience in Horticulture, or plant science related field required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator Certification from VDACS
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree with major in Horticulture or Plant Science preferred.

Assistant Grower Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs. Repetitive motion such as bending, lifting, carrying, reaching overhead. Daily activities include: walking, standing, squatting, climbing ladders, shoveling, repetitive hand movements, operating agricultural equipment. Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Battlefield Farms is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• 10 Hour Shift
• 8 Hour Shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.battlefieldfarms.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

Company Overview

Babikow Greenhouses is a wholesale plant nursery specializing in Perennials, Groundcovers, Grasses, Ferns, Annuals, Pansies ,and other seasonal plantings. Located in Baltimore Maryland and known for growing high-quality plants that are sold throughout the Mid-Atlantic. In business for over 146 years, we have a customer base that has longevity and commitment to our product.

Assistant Grower Position Summary

Under the direction of a Grower, Grower Assistant’s support in controlling greenhouse activities to ensure optimum growth, quality, appearance, and health of plants is maintained. Communication skills, organization, teamwork, attention to detail, attention to safety protocols, and exceptional time management skills, are critical to the success of this position.

Assistant Grower Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of growing including watering, fertilizing, and spraying.
• Plant maintenance such as sheering, weeding, cleaning, plant placement etc.
• Scouting, tracking, and controlling insect and disease related issues using integrated pest management (IPM) practices
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned

Assistant Grower Skills/Qualifications

• Horticulture or floriculture experience preferred.
• Horticulture or related college degree is a plus, but not required
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• High energy, self-motivation, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented

Working Conditions & Requirements

Babikow Greenhouses operates year around with exposure to all seasons and weather conditions. Candidates must be willing to work in cold, hot, humid, rainy, and windy conditions. This position may function primarily outdoors during the months of March through November; employees are responsible for providing their own weather-appropriate attire. Additional requirements include:

• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to stand, climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lifting 35-50 pounds
• Willing to work flexible and long hours during peak season, with weekends required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.babikow.com

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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