Greenhouse Technician - Fort Wayne, IN

Mcnamaraflorist; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plant care

Employee discounts

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McNamara Florist in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Greenhouse Technician to manage day-to-day plant care, from watering and pruning to loading deliveries and helping customers. You’ll work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, lifting up to 50lbs and standing most of the day.

The role requires a high school diploma, 18+ years old, and availability for up to 40 hours per week with possible overtime during peak season. Teamwork and independent work are both important in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week including weekends seasonally.
• May work overtime during peak season between May and July.
• Must be able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Water, space, prune, plant, weed, and clean greenhouse plants.
• Monitor crop and grounds needs and report issues to head grower.
• Load and unload deliveries, assist customers with purchases to vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of greenhouse workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Full Time Greenhouse Technician - Fort Wayne, IN**Full Time Openings Available.**Greenhouse Assistant Duties:Responsible for the day to day activities that provide the means of producing quality, salable plant production. Responsible for communicating plant information or growing problems to head grower. Managing plants by watering, spacing, pruning, planting, weeding, cleaning, etc. Loading and unloading deliveries. Assisting customers by carrying out purchases to vehicles. Good customer service skills; must be professional and friendly toward customers. Very physical job; stocking plant material, walking all day, lifting up to 50lbs repetitively. May be bending, reaching, kneeling, etc. Must be able to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. You will be hot, wet, and dirty during most of your time here. Fast-paced working environment. Responsible for monitoring and acting upon crop and grounds needs such as watering, cleaning, and pruning of plants. PHYSICAL and other requirements:Very physical job; stocking plant material, walking all day, lifting up to 50lbs repetitively. May be bending, reaching, kneeling, etc. Must be able to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. You will be hot, wet, and dirty during most of your time here. Fast-paced working environment. Requirements:Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week including weekends seasonally May work overtime during peak season between May and July. Must be able to work independently and in teams.### Benefits:* Benefits:* Learn how to take care of a wide variety of plants in the greenhouse and at home. Employee discounts on plants and merchandise. Working in the greenhouse and the floral industry is fun, exciting, and ever-changing! 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance