Plant Propagation Specialist

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Willard, NC is seeking a dependable Nursery Propagation Specialist to join a propagation team at a 100-acre plant nursery. The role involves hands-on duties indoors and outdoors, aiding the propagation crew with plant care and general nursery tasks.

Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to learn; prior propagation experience is a plus but training is offered. Summer hours run 6:30am-3:00pm with a 30-minute lunch.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a dependable worker with nursery or plant-production exposure; training provided.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and lift/move flats and plants.
• Comfort with outdoor work in varying weather conditions and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist propagation crew with daily plant propagation activities.
• Use hand shears to trim and cut plant material; majority of the workday.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and maintain plants.
• Fill flats and containers with soil and growing media.
• Move and organize flats, trays, and plants throughout the nursery.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and assist with general nursery operations.
• Learn to operate tractors and other nursery equipment with training.

Skills

Hand tools operation (hand shears)

Outdoor work

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Tractors

Nursery equipment

Job description

Description

Resumes are required. Blank resumes will not be considered.

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 indoors but also requires some outdoor work. 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.

The propagation department is scheduled to work from 7:30am-4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch and occassional Saturday work.

**Summer hours are 6:30am-3:00pm with a 30 minute lunch**

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.

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.