Nursery Manager

Nursery & Horticultural Manager with Project Management Responsibilities

Position Overview: Jamie’s Landscaping is seeking a dedicated and versatile Nursery & Horticultural Manager who will oversee daily nursery operations and ensure the highest quality of plants and landscaping materials. During downtime, this role will also double as a Project Manager, requiring travel to support various projects. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for horticulture, customer satisfaction, and project coordination, with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Nursery Management:

• Oversee planting, growing, and maintenance of nursery stock, ensuring plant health and quality.
• Manage inventory levels, purchasing, and preparation of materials for landscape projects.
• Hire, train, and lead nursery staff, emphasizing safety and best horticultural practices.
• Provide exceptional customer service by offering expert advice on plant care and selection.
• Maintain nursery facilities, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with regulations.
• Utilize design skills (e.g., Dynascape) to assist with creating customer landscape designs when required.

Project Management:

• Coordinate and oversee landscape projects during downtime, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
• Travel to project sites as needed, supporting project teams and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Collaborate with designers, architects, and landscape teams to source and prepare materials for installations.
• Act as a liaison between clients and teams, resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage budgets for nursery operations and projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Stay updated on horticultural trends, techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote nursery sales and customer engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, Landscape Design, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• 5 years of experience in nursery management or horticulture.
• Strong knowledge of plant species, cultivation techniques, and pest management.
• Experience in project management, including scheduling and team coordination.
• Proficiency in landscape design software (e.g., Dynascape) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to different environments as needed.
• Commercial Pesticide License a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions, including high temperatures and humidity.
• Comfortable performing hands-on tasks such as watering, pruning, and handling plants.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth.
• Travel expenses covered for project-related activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, OH 45069: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30