Assistant Grower- Greenhouse Production

Gertens Family of Businesses; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Inver Grove Heights, MN seeks a full-time greenhouse technician with hands-on horticultural experience. The role involves planting, irrigation, pest monitoring, and supporting daily production tasks year-round.

You will work with a collaborative team, operate greenhouse controls, and assist with seasonal wreath and décor projects in winter. Flexibility for weekends/holidays and 40+ hours is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of horticultural production experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License.

Responsibilities

• Support daily greenhouse production tasks including planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest monitoring.
• Provide plant care throughout the full production cycle by following crop plans.
• Maintain greenhouse environmental controls to support plant health.
• Assist with greenhouse operations such as shipping, production support, and facility upkeep.
• Apply pesticides and follow integrated pest and disease management practices.
• Utilize and support automation systems used in production.
• Assist with training and guidance of seasonal staff.
• (Winter Season) Support winter product assembly, including wreaths, spruce tip pots, and décor.

Skills

Horticultural production

Teamwork

Plant care basics

Education

Post-secondary education in horticulture or agriculture

1 year horticultural production experience preferred

Job description

Do you have a genuine passion for plants and foundational hands-on experience in a greenhouse or horticultural setting? This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in horticulture!

This is a full-time position (40+ hours a week) requiring flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including rotating weekends, evenings, and holidays. Candidates need to be able to start ASAP.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working with plants, and being part of a collaborative and fun team, we'd love to meet you!

Join the Midwest's largest nursery and greenhouse team at Gertens!

Essential Functions:

• Support daily greenhouse production tasks including planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest monitoring.
• Provide plant care throughout the full production cycle by following established crop plans.
• Maintain greenhouse environmental controls to support optimal plant health.
• Assist with greenhouse operations such as shipping, production support, and facility upkeep.
• Apply pesticides and follow integrated pest and disease management practices.
• Utilize and support automation systems used in production.
• Assist with training and guidance of seasonal staff.
• (Winter Season) Support winter product assembly, including wreaths, spruce tip pots, and décor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Strong desire to learn and follow detailed instructions.
• Basic knowledge of greenhouse or plant production practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to safely operate production and motorized equipment.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of horticultural production experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License.

Work Requirements:

• Able and willing to work in varying weather and greenhouse conditions.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

*E-Verify:

• Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.