Section Grower 2

Smith Gardens, Inc; Bellingham (WA); In loco; USD 31.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with employer match

Paid holidays

Annual Profit share

Flower/Plant discount program

Paid Time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Employee events

Descrizione del lavoro

Smith Gardens, Inc. is seeking a supervisory horticulture leader to guide a team of up to five staff in crop production, training, and safety compliance. You will manage crops and greenhouses with specialized cultural practices, using flagging for water management and prioritizing daily tasks.

You will oversee environmental controls, soil/water chemistry, pest management, and pesticide applications; ensure records, labels, and WPS training for diverse staff. Weekend hours may occur.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of crop production practices including irrigation, lighting, and fertilization.
• Experience applying fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and other crop protectants.
• Valid pesticide applicator license to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internal systems.

Mansioni

• Lead a team of up to 5 employees with training, development, supervision, and direction.
• Manage technical crops or locations with specialized cultural practices.
• Instruct and apply the flagging system for detailed water management, crop-specific rules.
• Assist in creating prioritized daily task lists based on crop needs and weather.
• Maintain Crop Library and crop rotations; monitor irrigation and environmental factors.
• Train staff on fertilizer and chemical application targets and uniformity.
• Oversee environmental controls in greenhouse environments and equipment.
• Monitor water/soil chemistry and report results; suggest corrective actions.
• Schedule and supervise pesticide, fungicide, and growth regulator applications.
• Maintain records, ensure label compliance, and provide WPS training including for Spanish-speaking staff.
• Keep inventory records for equipment and resources; enforce safety policies.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Problem solving

Internal customer service

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture

3+ years supervisory experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Pesticide license

Descrizione del lavoro

Leads a team of up to 5 employees, providing training, development,supervision, and direction.

Manages technical crops or locations, ensuring specialized culturalpractices are followed.

Uses and teaches the flagging system to communicate detailed watermanagement practices, considering crop type, age, and location.

Supports staff in creating prioritized daily task lists based on cropneeds, workload, departmental priorities, and weather.

Follows and assists in building and maintaining the Crop Library and croprotations.

Understands and teaches volume/square foot targets for fertilizer andchemical applications, emphasizing uniform application to ensure quality crops.

Adjusts manual vents to achieve environmental targets as needed.

Manages advanced greenhouse environments, including DIF, DIP, andhumidity management.

Measures EC, pH, and alkalinity of water and soil; troubleshootsdiscrepancies, provides recommendations, and reports results to management.

Monitors EC trends and recommends corrective actions such as boosting,leaching, or pH adjustments.

Programs and manages automated watering systems (basket lines,sprinklers).

Manages fertilizer injector tanks, troubleshooting issues such as air inlines, and maintains portable injectors.

Scouts and identifies pests and diseases, proactively addressing issuesand training staff to do the same.

Performs and leads pesticide, fungicide, and growth regulatorapplications while following all safety regulations.

Maintains chemical application records, ensures label compliance, andprovides Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training, including forSpanish-speaking employees.

Maintains accurate inventory records for assigned equipment or resources.

Promotes and enforces company policies and rules, ensuring a safe andcompliant workplace.

Works extended hours, including weekends and holidays, during peakproduction seasons.

COMPETENCIES:

• Articulating ideas, providing direction, andfostering open dialogue among team members and stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships, promotingteamwork, and leveraging diverse skills for collective success.
• Pursuing personal and professional growth,encouraging learning in others, and adapting to industry changes.
• Foster and promote a safety culture.
• Promotes teamwork, fosters a culture of safety,and demonstrates initiative in problem-solving.
• Provides strong internal customer service andmaintains a positive, professional attitude.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or relatedfield, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory orleadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of genera requiring specializedpractices (lighting, shading, cold, irrigation, or feeding).
• Experience applying fertilizers, pesticides,fungicides, and other crop protectants.
• Valid pesticide applicator’s license (must beobtained within 90 days of hire and maintained).
• Knowledge of bedding plant identification andgeneral plant care.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Exhibits technical expertise in cropproduction, irrigation, fertilization, and environmental management.
• Strong understanding of growth regulators, cropprotectants, application windows, and impact on specific genera.
• Recognizes environmental issues (venting,heating, lighting, shading) and implements corrective actions.
• Proficient in monitoring and analyzing EC, pH,and alkalinity to maintain crop health.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability tolearn internal systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This role requires frequent walking, bending,kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may occur in variedindoor and outdoor environments with exposure to weather conditions.Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required during peakproduction.
• Must be available to work any assigned shiftbased on operational needs.

The above is intended to describe the generalcontent of qualifications for the job.This is not an exhaustive statement of all the functions, duties, orqualifications.

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and HealthSavings Accounts (HSA's) with employer contributions
• 401K retirement plan options with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Annual Profit share
• Generous Employee Flower/Plant Discount Program
• Paid Time off for volunteering and communityservice
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• Fun employee events throughout the year

PAY RANGE:

$22.50 - $25.50/hr.

Pay rate is determined by various components including,but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education,certifications, seniority, and location. The pay rate is one component ofthe total compensation package. Other rewards vary by position andlocation.

To learn more aboutour company & view a more detailed job description, visit our websiteat smithgardens.com/careers

Welook forward to hearing from you!

Smith Gardens provides equalemployment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, nationalorigin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion,creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, geneticinformation, marital status,veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by federal or state law.