What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Technical Lead position at Agromillora CA Nursery?
POSITION TITLE: Nursery Technical Lead
REPORTS TO: Director of Agronomy
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
STATUS: Full-time
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Agromillora California is an agricultural nursery that produces high quality olives, walnuts and other trees for farmers in California and beyond. We specialize in High Density plantings which are revolutionizing the agricultural industry.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
The “Nursery Technical Lead” is a full-time position that will report directly to the Director of Agronomy. This position requires ability to effectively work both autonomously and with other nursery employees. The “Nursery Technical Lead” will be a responsible for a wide variety of nursery tasks including but not limited to:
- Scouting for pests and disease in the greenhouses and mother block
- Assist and lead small crews in completing daily nursery tasks such as planting, propagation, irrigation scheduling, fertilizer application, and spray application
- Soil, tissue, and water sampling
- Implement and record data for various on-site nursery trials
- Plant growth data tracking and record keeping
- Complete small maintenance tasks
- Plant pathogen sampling
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Horticulture experience desired
- General knowledge of nursery operations
- Possess effective communication skills
- Ability to work in team and autonomous environments
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY: This position has minimal supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is at nursey where work may be inside or outdoors and subject to extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and high ranges and exhibit normal balance and coordination. Is subject to lifting over 30 pounds.
COMPENSATION:
This position offers competitive wages based on qualifications and experience. In addition, compensation includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k with up to 4% of salary company annual contribution
- Vacation and Sick Leave