What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Manager position at Ocean Wholesale Nursery?
Nursery Production Manager
Ocean Wholesale Nursery is looking for a motivated Nursery Production Manager who oversees all horticultural functions related to the inventory of our nursery. Our ideal candidate should have a passion for trees/shrubs and the processes involved in growing and establishing the highest level of nursery stock. This individual should also possess strong leadership skills and the ability to lead a team. Responsibilities and Duties
- Planting, maintaining, and harvesting of all nursery stock, including but not limited to planting barerootstock, root pruning, irrigation maintenance, corrective and tip-pruning, fertilizing, insect, and diseasecontrol, along with application of herbicides and pesticides, and mechanical ability
- Using knowledge of plants and diseases to assist in corrective treatment and application
- Coordinate with Nursery Manager regarding future plant needs and availability
- Creating dig schedules
- Schedule the pickup and delivery of plant material to the Nursery to ensure proper inventory levels
- Analyzing future farm needs: forecasting staff and materials required to complete future jobs
- Monitoring watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions
- Hiring and training farm staff and delegating duties
- Operating farming equipment such as: loaders, mini skid steers, tractors, mini excavators, and handpower tools.
- Work with Accounting Department to compile and analyze production costs by product type and keepaccurate computerized inventory records
The Right Candidate has:
- Passion for creating and developing healthy trees and shrubs
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or similar field (preferred, but not required)
- 2 years’ experience in Nursery production or Horticultural management position required
- Pesticide Applicators License (preferred, but not required)
- Punctual, Reliable, Dependable
- Extreme attention to detail
- Knowledge of plants, funguses, insects, and diseases
- Knowledge of irrigation systems
- Ability to run a crew of 10 or more
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills
- Problem solver and critical thinker
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs, move about the work site, communicate efficiently andeffectively on the telephone or in person, and complete required paperwork. Exposed to dust, pollen,chemicals, cold and heat in an external environment. Requires extended periods of walking, standing,kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.
Benefits:
- Relocation costs will be covered, and housing can be provided depending on candidate’s needs/situation
- 401K
- Medical Vision, Life and Dental Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Plan
- Paid-Time Off
- Company Vehicle and Cell Phone
Schedule & Hours:
- Monday-Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000