Plant Propagation Specialist

Johnson Nursery Corporation; Willard (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Nursery Corporation in Willard, NC is seeking a dependable Nursery Propagation Specialist to join our propagation team on a 100-acre plant nursery. This hands-on role is outdoors and involves assisting with the production and care of plants while supporting nursery operations.

You will work with the propagation crew, perform tasks such as trimming with hand shears, filling flats, moving materials, and helping with general property maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous nursery, horticulture, landscaping, agriculture, or plant-production experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in heat, cold, humidity, and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand movements while using hand shears for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move flats, trays, soil, and plants.

Responsibilities

• Assist the propagation crew with daily plant propagation activities.
• Use hand shears to trim and cut plant material; this task will comprise the majority of the workday.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Fill flats and containers with soil and growing media.
• Move and organize flats, trays, and plants throughout the nursery.
• Weed, fertilize, water, and maintain plants as needed.
• Assist with plant production and general nursery operations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow proper plant-care, propagation, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Hand shears

Nursery equipment

Job description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Nursery Propagation Specialist to join our propagation team at a 100-acre plant nursery in Willard, NC.

This position is hands-on and primarily outdoors. The successful candidate will assist the propagation crew with the production and care of plants while helping with a variety of general nursery and property-management tasks.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality work, and is comfortable performing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced nursery environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist the propagation crew with daily plant propagation activities.
• Use hand shears to trim and cut plant material; this task will comprise the majority of the workday.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Fill flats and containers with soil and growing media.
• Move and organize flats, trays, and plants throughout the nursery.
• Weed, fertilize, water, and maintain plants as needed.
• Assist with plant production and general nursery operations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Help with general property maintenance and upkeep.
• Follow proper plant-care, propagation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed to support nursery production and operations.
• Learn to safely operate tractors and other nursery equipment through employer-provided training, as needed to support nursery production and property maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous nursery, horticulture, landscaping, agriculture, or plant-production experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in heat, cold, humidity, and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand movements while using hand shears for extended periods.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive work throughout the day.
• Ability to lift and move flats, trays, soil, and plants.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality plants.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, motivated, and eager to learn. Experience with plant propagation or nursery production is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.