What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Facilities Manager position at Plant Designs, Inc.?
Overview
Plant Designs an interior plantscape and maintenance business seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Horticultural Facilities Manager to maintain our warehouse facility and grounds. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tropical plants and landscaping, along with the expertise to manage greenhouse activities, landscape maintenance, and building/grounds tasks. This role is crucial to ensuring the organizational flow of materials from receiving stock and preparing it for delivery to clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of greenhouse facilities, ensuring optimal growing conditions for plants to maintain a clean and healthy stock.
- Complete exterior landscape maintenance activities, including lawn care during warm months and snow removal from walkways in winter.
- Receive, unpack and process all shipments, including plant deliveries, according to Plant Designs procedures.
- Maintain inventory of plants, tools, and supplies needed for horticultural projects.
- Utilize power tools safely and effectively for various tasks.
- Monitor plant health and diagnose any issues related to pests or diseases.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive landscaping efforts across the organization.
- Maintain a clean and organized nursery working area, tool room, shipping and receiving areas.
- Assist in the installation of holiday decor for clientele during Christmas season.
- General building maintenance.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of horticulture principles, including plant biology and soil management.
- Knowledge of plants, diseases, pests and the use of chemicals and the safety aspect involved with their usage.
- Ability to physically maintain the exterior landscaping and lawn of the property, and lift heavy items.
- Experience in greenhouse management and landscape maintenance techniques.
- Proficiency in using power tools related to gardening and landscaping tasks.
- Ability to irrigate effectively using various systems and methods.
- Familiarity with groundskeeping practices to maintain clean and attractive outdoor spaces.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration and training purposes.
- A passion for gardening and growing plants that reflects in work quality.
Hours
- 8am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday
We invite qualified candidates who are eager to contribute their expertise in horticulture to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Horticultural Facilities Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22