Overview
RES is seeking a skilled and dedicated Grower (Nursery Technician II) to join our team. This position will report to our Brodhead, WI office.
The mission: As a Grower, you will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining plants both in an indoor growing setting and for the care and maintenance of these perennials when they are moved outside. This is a hands-on role that requires knowledge of horticulture, gardening, and plant care techniques. If you have a passion for growing and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
What your day-to-day might look like?

• Planting, watering, and fertilizing crops to ensure healthy growth
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Monitoring plant health and identifying signs of disease or pests and maintaining plant health using cultural practices such as quarantines, biological controls, and pesticides.
• Monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and lighting to optimize plant growth
• Pruning and trimming plants to promote proper shape and growth
• Maintaining accurate records of planting schedules, crop yields, and other relevant data.
• Inventory control: Oversee management of moving stock from production areas to final holding areas with accurate inventory counts
• Operating and maintaining irrigation systems and other equipment
• Collaborating with other team members to coordinate staff deployment for completion of tasks, supervising workers to complete those tasks

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• Strong knowledge of farming, gardening, or horticulture practices
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating quantities of fertilizers or pesticides
• Ability to collect and analyze data related to plant growth and yield

What will make you stand out?

• Familiarity with greenhouse operations and maintenance
• Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues
• Experience with irrigation systems and the ability to properly irrigate plants

VEVRAA Federal Contractor
RES is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.