Greenhouse Grower: Breeding, IPM & Plant Trials

Ball-Horticultural-Company-; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

401k/Profit Sharing

Paid time off (vacation & holidays)

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ball-Horticultural Company is seeking a greenhouse grower to support breeding, product development and culture research staff. You will produce and maintain quality plant material for trials and events, manage watering, fertilizing, PGRs, and pest control, and ensure crops stay healthy while keeping the facility clean and safe.

The role requires 3+ years in greenhouse production, IPM experience, and a valid Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 3 years in greenhouse production.
• Experience with Integrated Pest Management and pesticide applications.
• Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License to be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Familiarity with greenhouse equipment and monitoring systems.
• Proficient with MS Office and record-keeping.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and able to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work in hot, humid greenhouse conditions and lift 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in growing plants for breeding, research trials, and marketing events, including watering, fertilizing, spraying, PGR applications, record keeping and plant movement.
• Identify pests, diseases, and nutrient issues and recommend corrective measures to the Greenhouse Manager.
• Participate in IPM through scouting, reporting pests; assist with chemical use rates and weekly pesticide applications.
• Make recommendations and take corrective measures under the direction of the Greenhouse Manager.
• Assist with soil and water testing by collecting samples and recording pH/EC data.
• Prepare and apply fertilizer, PGRs, and pesticides solutions.
• Participate on the weekend and holiday watering schedule.
• Assist with assembling, filling and setting out containers for seeding and transplanting.
• Assist with composting, cleaning floors, and other activities to keep the facility clean and safe.

Skills

MS Office

Record keeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License

Job description

Ball-Horticultural Company is seeking a greenhouse grower to support breeding, product development and culture research staff. You will produce and maintain quality plant material for trials and events, manage watering, fertilizing, PGRs, and pest control, and ensure crops stay healthy while keeping the facility clean and safe.

The role requires 3+ years in greenhouse production, IPM experience, and a valid Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License within 3 months of hire.