Section Grower 2
Company: Smith Gardens, Inc.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Smith Gardens, the largest annual and perennial grower in the
Pacific Northwest, has an exciting opportunity for a Section Grower
2 to join our team at our Aurora, OR site.Smith Gardens is a
Wholesale Nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham
Washington, and is family owned for over 100 years with facilities
in three states.The Aurora site opened in 1997, and is located just
30 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in the beautiful Willamette
Valley. The site has 37 acres of greenhouse and 3 acres of field
space. In 2013, we added a 3-acre State-of-the-art glass greenhouse
which has allowed the facility to re-purpose 40,000 gallons of
water every day helping to reduce our carbon footprint. JOB
FUNCTION: The Section Grower 2 is responsible for up to 2-10 acres
of greenhouse and/or field space. They lead a team of 2-4 growers,
plus seasonal irrigation staff. Responsible for developing and
training team members, as well as executing direct
responsibilities. They will work closely with Assistant Head Grower
and Head Grower to ensure quality standards are met according to
schedule. This position requires an Associate's or Bachelor's
Degree in Horticulture or related field, three or more years of
growing experience, or an equivalent combination. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Contribute to the leadership, training, and development
of the growing team and staff.Will have a thorough understanding of
moisture management, and ability to develop specific strategies to
achieve targets. Will help teach other growers how to adjust
irrigation strategy based on plants stage versus ready week. Uses
the "Language of Watering" to communicate with staff.Will be able
to identify many pests and diseases, and communicate with IPM team
to develop a treatment plan. Will direct applicators on the details
of the application, such as volumes, technique, and priority.Strong
knowledge of PGRs, specifically regarding rates, timing,
techniques. Will be responsible to ensure applications are made in
a timely fashion.Assist supervisors with monitoring environmental
controls and equipment, ensuring proper conditions are being
met.Strong interdepartmental communication required.
COMPETENCIES:Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in
writing, in person, via phone, and over the radio with all levels
of staff.Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and
written.Able to monitor a climate that is run by computer, noting
when it is not functioning or not set correctly.Moderate knowledge
of plant genera and different irrigation for each.Able to follow
the culture sheets in order to induce flowering.Able to follow
detailed instructions, and pass them to subordinates.Ability to
work longer hours as the season requires.Self-motivated with the
ability to prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.Solid
computer and Microsoft office
skills.QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in
Horticulture or related field, three or more years of growing
experience, or an equivalent combination.Supervisory or leadership
experience preferred.Knowledge of cool and warm genera, including
frost/freeze tolerance (in field production).Knowledge of plants
that require lighting or shading to prevent or cause flowering,
including impact of ethylene pollution on flowering.Understands
uses of different chemicals, pests, diseases, and related safety
regulations.Experiential knowledge using fertilizers and
appropriate rates for each plant and safe applications of all
pesticides and fungicides.A valid pesticide applicator's license
must be obtained within 60 days of starting this position and kept
current.Able to use spraying equipment.Knowledge of basic bedding
plant identification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork indoors and
outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.Lift up to 50
pounds in an environment that is often hot.Continuously walk,
stand, bend, kneel (and remain working below knee-level) as well as
reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of
time.PAY RANGE: $21-$24 per hourTo learn more about our company &
view a more detailed job description, visit our website at
smithgardens.Com. We offer a competitive salary and benefits
package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision
after 30 days plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one
year.We look forward to hearing from you!Smith Gardens provides
equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age,
color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental
disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital
status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal or state law.
Keywords: Smith Gardens, Inc., Portland , Section Grower 2, Other , Aurora, Oregon
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