Propagation Assistant

Plantworks Nursery; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Plantworks Nursery in Rougemont, NC is seeking a Propagation Assistant for outdoor work involving sowing, sticking, plant care, sanitation, and water management. Weekend shifts are required and the role focuses on maintaining crop quality and orderly work areas.

The position emphasizes careful handling, accurate tagging, disease prevention, pruning, and proper fertility control to keep crops healthy and uniform in a greenhouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Sowing / Sticking
• Strive to achieve the highest quality possible.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Maintain quality, uniformity, and consistency.
• Ensure accurate tagging and processing.
• Pay close attention to detail, identify errors, and solve problems proactively.
• Perform cyclical pruning to keep crops fresh.
• Maintain a weed-free greenhouse.
• Remove trash and dead material to support disease prevention.
• Move trays as needed and grade products for consistency.
• Regulate fertility according to crop needs.
• Remain vigilant for potential integrated pest management (IPM) concerns and communicate problems promptly.
• Assist with chemical and biological applications.
• Follow a high level of sanitation practices.
• Water Management
• Provide balanced watering based on crop needs.
• Understand and properly operate mist-clock controls.

Job description

4635 River Run Lane, Rougemont, NC 27572

This is an outdoor position involving physical work. The Propagation Assistant is responsible for providing proper cultural care within the assigned area, including sowing and sticking, plant maintenance, sanitation, and water management. Weekend work is required.

Location:

4635 River Run Lane, Rougemont, NC 27572

Essential Functions

• Sowing / Sticking
• Strive to achieve the highest quality possible.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Maintain quality, uniformity, and consistency.
• Ensure accurate tagging and processing.
• Pay close attention to detail, identify errors, and solve problems proactively.
• Perform cyclical pruning to keep crops fresh.
• Maintain a weed-free greenhouse.
• Remove trash and dead material to support disease prevention.
• Move trays as needed and grade products for consistency.
• Regulate fertility according to crop needs.
• Remain vigilant for potential integrated pest management (IPM) concerns and communicate problems promptly.
• Assist with chemical and biological applications.
• Follow a high level of sanitation practices.
• Water Management
• Provide balanced watering based on crop needs.
• Understand and properly operate mist-clock controls.