Greenhouse Production Specialist

Gertens-Family-of-Businesses; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Minnesota is seeking a full-time greenhouse associate to support daily production tasks, plant care, and pest monitoring. The role requires flexibility for non-traditional hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, and the ability to start ASAP.

You will work with a collaborative team, assist with training seasonal staff, and participate in winter product assembly. Prior horticultural production experience and a pesticide license or ability to obtain one

Qualifications

• 1 year of horticultural production experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in horticulture, agriculture, or 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 management practices.
• Utilize and support automation systems used in production.
• Assist with training and guidance of seasonal staff.
• Winter season: wreaths, spruce tip pots, décor assembly.

Skills

Greenhouse production

Plant care

Team player

Safety consciousness

Education

Horticulture degree or coursework

Job description

Gertens Family of Businesses in Minnesota is seeking a full-time greenhouse associate to support daily production tasks, plant care, and pest monitoring. The role requires flexibility for non-traditional hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, and the ability to start ASAP.

You will work with a collaborative team, assist with training seasonal staff, and participate in winter product assembly. Prior horticultural production experience and a pesticide license or ability to obtain one