What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Staff Member - Production position at Great Bear Native Plants, LLC.?
Job description
We're looking for a greenhouse staff member (24-32hr) to join our production team within the Bitterroot Valley. Production is the backbone of Great Bear and is involved in everything plant-related: from sowing seeds and thinning starts in the greenhouses to maintaining plants in the shade houses, and finally preparing plants for delivery and shipping.
The applicant should have:
- Experience in agriculture, horticulture, restoration or a related field
- Good communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to *safely* lift 50 pounds from the ground and carry load
- General understanding of how to take care of and work plants
- Ability to stand for 3-4 hours at a time
- Experience working outdoors in the elements
- Enthusiasm for working with plants
- Positive attitude
- Organizational skills
Starting Wage: $16 - $18 hour pending experience and qualifications
Hours: 24-32 hours/week Monday-Thursday
This position begins March 3rd and ends October 31st
This position has the opportunity to return for multiple seasons.
Greenhouse Staffer Tasks Include (but are not limited to):
- Assist with sowing, thinning, and watering in the greenhouses as directed
- Assist with pot ups of liner stock to larger size pots
- Assist with pest management and maintaining clean greenhouses and shade houses
- Assist with container management, including moving, dumping, washing, and putting tubes/trays
- Assist with picking, loading, and shipping orders
- Assist with pruning, culling, weeding, watering, and other plant maintenance in the shade houses
The Location:
Located between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, our nursery offers spectacular views. We value community and are especially interested in local candidates who share a love for this beautiful region.
Why Should You Apply?
- Diversity of tasks and responsibilities
- Dynamic and friendly workplace
- Flexible scheduling with ability to schedule time off
- Work hands-on with native plants
- Enjoy working inside in the winter and outside in the summer - the best of both worlds!
Please apply with the link below:
Use the link below to apply via Google Forms.
https://forms.gle/AN1YJFxPhXmztuV46
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Seasonal
Pay: $2,360.00 - $2,560.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18