What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grower - Nursery position at DeVry Greenhouses?
The Opportunity
DeVry Greenhouses is seeking a Grower – Nursery to join our team at our Holland, Michigan location.
This role is an opportunity to take ownership of crop quality, plant health, and production outcomes in a fast-paced, quality-driven nursery environment. As the Grower – Nursery, you will be responsible for supporting crops from production through shipping, making informed growing decisions that directly impact plant quality, readiness, and customer satisfaction.
This position is best suited for a grower who values discipline, consistency, follow-through, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing healthy, high-quality plants that meet specifications, ship on time, and represent DeVry’s standards at every stage.
DeVry Overview
At DeVry Greenhouses, we are passionate about cultivating excellence in our plants, our people, and our practices. As a family-owned greenhouse and nursery operation, we take pride in high-quality products, strong teamwork, and a culture where people are trusted with responsibility and supported to grow.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
DeVry Greenhouses is seeking a Grower – Nursery to join our team at our Holland, Michigan location.
This role is an opportunity to take ownership of crop quality, plant health, and production outcomes in a fast-paced, quality-driven nursery environment. As the Grower – Nursery, you will be responsible for supporting crops from production through shipping, making informed growing decisions that directly impact plant quality, readiness, and customer satisfaction.
This position is best suited for a grower who values discipline, consistency, follow-through, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing healthy, high-quality plants that meet specifications, ship on time, and represent DeVry’s standards at every stage.
DeVry Overview
At DeVry Greenhouses, we are passionate about cultivating excellence in our plants, our people, and our practices. As a family-owned greenhouse and nursery operation, we take pride in high-quality products, strong teamwork, and a culture where people are trusted with responsibility and supported to grow.
Responsibilities
- Own plant quality and crop health for assigned nursery crops from production through shipping.
- Execute irrigation, fertility, climate, and IPM programs to meet quality, yield, and readiness targets.
- Monitor pest and disease pressure and support IPM-first, compliant growing practices.
- Conduct regular crop checks and take timely corrective action when needed.
- Monitor pH/EC levels, maintain accurate records, and follow crop plans.
- Execute crop plans aligned with product specifications, spacing standards, and committed ready dates.
- Forecast, order, and manage growing inputs to support uninterrupted production.
- Support and guide nursery team members to help meet crop and quality objectives.
- Maintain accurate plant availability and readiness information.
- Proactively communicate crop status, quality concerns, and timing updates with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Inspect outgoing product to ensure plants meet DeVry’s quality standards before shipment.
- Collaborate with Growers, Team Leads, and other departments to support continuous improvement and broader operational needs.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience growing nursery, greenhouse, or containerized crops at a commercial scale.
- Strong working knowledge of irrigation, fertility, crop monitoring, and IPM practices.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong sense of ownership, quality focus, and follow-through.
- Ability to make practical growing decisions based on crop needs, timing, and quality standards.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on nursery environment.
- Spanish language skills are considered an asset.
- Competitive compensation: $25–$28 USD per hour, based on experience and expertise.
- Positive and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for growth and development within DeVry Greenhouses.
- Paid time off for selected U.S. Federal Holidays, voluntarily provided by DeVry Greenhouses.
- Join a family-owned company that values quality, teamwork, and accountability.
- Take ownership of crop quality and make a visible impact.
- Grow your career in a supportive, hands-on nursery environment.
Salary : $25 - $28