Plant & Nursery Quality Inspector

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company.

Why Choose The Bruce Company?

• Weekly Pay: Consistent, year-round work and benefits.
• Impact: Beautify the outdoor environment and make a tangible difference in your community.
• Prestige: Work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in Dane County.
• Career Growth: Establish your career with Southern Wisconsin’s landscaping leader.

Are you a plant expert who loves teaching others? We’re looking for a Plant & Nursery Quality Inspector to help raise the standard of plant care across our nursery and holding yard. This role is all about ensuring healthy, thriving plants while coaching and supporting staff to build strong plant knowledge and consistent care practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect trees, shrubs, and plants daily to ensure top health and quality
• Identify pests, diseases, and plant care issues—and guide staff in prevention and treatment
• Mentor and train team members to improve their plant knowledge and care techniques
• Oversee pruning, watering, fertilizing, spacing, and overall plant maintenance
• Maintain accurate records on plant health, treatments, and quality outcomes
• Support customers and staff by sharing your expertise in plant selection and care

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive knowledge of plant species, growth requirements, pests, and diseases
• 3–5 years of nursery, greenhouse, or plant care experience (preferred)
• A natural teacher with strong communication and coaching skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality plant care
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Why Work With Us:

• Full-time, year-round position (with some seasonal winter slowdown)
• Competitive pay plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
• A chance to mentor and shape the next generation of plant care professionals
• Be part of a respected company with over 40 years of horticultural excellence

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed outdoors during all seasons.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including inclement weather (rain, snow, heat or cold).
• Work is often performed on uneven ground conditions (mud, snow, rocks, etc)
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is required for duties such as equipment operation that expose the individual to elevated noise levels.
• The duties of this position expose the individual to chemicals and fertilizers.

If you’re passionate about plants and thrive on helping others learn and grow, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and grow with us at The Bruce Company.

Benefits

The Bruce Company offers a competitive salary, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits, paid vacation, holidays, and more coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Join our team of outdoor living experts and experience for yourself why many of our employees have chosen to make their life-long careers at The Bruce Company. Visit us at www.brucecompany.com to learn more.

The Bruce Company is proud to be an Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.