What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Nursery management (experience preferred)/ labor position at TERRA COTTAGE FARM NURSERY?
You will be responsible for all managerial functions under the leadership and guidance of the owner.
Nursery Manager must be able to maintain a sanitary and healthy nursery ecosystem and ensure the success of the nursery.
Earnings commensurate with EXPERIENCE!!
Responsibilities:
- Horticulture, Garden Center, nursery knowledge is preferred.
- Overseeing and improving the daily functions of the nursery.
- Be able to communicate and interact professionally, courteously and respectfully with customers and clientele.
- Opening the nursery in the morning and closing at the end of the business day.
- Training staff and delegating duties.
- Monitoring nursery stock including soil, fertilizers, liners.
- Grow and maintain plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs, and stepping up to appropriately sized containers.
- Ordering materials.
- Monitoring watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions.
- Monitoring weather conditions and paying special attention to hot or cold temperature requirements.
- On Call availability.
- Excellent communication and managerial skills.
- Professional, responsible and friendly demeanor.
- Detailed knowledge of plant production, soil, fertilizers, and growing techniques is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for horticulture, and willingness to learn.
- Responsible and punctual.