What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery- Grower position at W. & E. Radtke Inc?
Description:
Are you observant, detail-oriented and production minded? We need a grower that will be able to keep
an eye on crops throughout the nursery and their needs. With over 1,300 varieties perennial varieties,
this is a full time job! Note that this position may require endurance and good physical condition. You
may be asked to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly. If you are interested in these tasks, please
call, text or email us to schedule a tour of the nursery!
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of this position involves the monitoring of crops to assess their
requirements for irrigation and fertilization, as well as to detect any indications of pests and
diseases. Additionally, managing and treating pest and disease occurrences will constitute a
significant aspect of the role. We will also ask that this person will be able to work with the
production team to keep our plantings on schedule.
Requirements:
- Ability to repeatedly lift approximately 25 lbs.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a group setting
- Ability to operate farm tractors is a plus
- Ability to speak or understand Spanish is a plus
- Knowledge of plants, especially perennials is a plus
- You will be required to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License
- Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures is a plus, but training is performed
annually (safety gear will be provided as needed)
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Attendance incentive
- Help to make the world a better, more beautiful place
Phone: 262-305-8888
Email: info@weradtke.com
W168N12276 Century Ln
Germantown, WI 53022
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20