Plant Health Supervisor / Grower

Heirloom Roses is a fast-growing, family-owned company, investing in the growth of our roses and our employees. We are looking for talented employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our purpose of “making the world beautiful, one rose at a time.” If you enjoy working with beauty, valuing people and helping them succeed, and working on a collaborative team in a fun and casual environment, then Heirloom Roses is the perfect place for you.

Our beautiful nursery is located in the fertile Willamette Valley in St. Paul, Oregon, still on the same land where the business started decades ago. Our offices are even located in the original farmhouse on the acreage. We grow all of our own-root roses and ship them all over the United States to their new homes in our customer’s gardens. We may be casual in our dress - it is a nursery after all - but we are professional and thoughtful in our work ethic, commitment, and care for both our plants, customers, and employees.

The Plant Health Supervisor plays a critical role in our mission to produce the highest quality roses for our customers. We are looking for an enthusiastic greenhouse grower with experience in irrigation and nutrient management, environmental control, integrated pest management, and people leadership. Upward mobility in the company is available for all employees who work hard and are eager learners.

Primary Responsibilities: Growing Plants

• Performs and oversees the growth and maintenance of plants through proper watering, fertilizing, pest control, sanitation, and other horticultural techniques.
• Monitors fertigation program including the safe handling of fertilizers. Must be able to perform testing of pH, alkalinity and nutrient levels of water, media and plants to ensure proper nutritional care.
• Ensure completion of weekly EC/pH testing. Manage crop nutrition and fertilizer inventory.
• Leads the Integrated Pest Management Program including both chemical and biological methods. Maintains an Oregon Pesticide Applicator’s License and training required by EPA-Worker Protection Standard. Uses safe practices of pesticide application, documentation, storage, and training in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and Oregon Dept. of Agriculture standards.
• Ensures that all production facilities and equipment are kept organized, clean and operating properly.

Growing People and Teamwork

• Collaborates with Nursery Manager and other growers with scheduling, training, and supervising staff.
• Help develop the Growing Team by coaching and mentoring Assistant Growers and Team Leads on proper horticultural practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Nursery Manager to develop and document best practices and Standard Operating Procedures for specific crops, tasks and processes.
• Foster a safety culture that focuses on Heirloom Roses’ commitment to maintaining an accident-free workplace. Complete all required safety training; know and follow safety procedures, including the applicable use of personal protection equipment, the proper operation of tools/machinery, proper handling of hazardous materials, and reporting near misses and unsafe conditions or activities to company leadership.
• Collaborate with Propagation and Plant Maintenance Supervisors to plan chemical applications, canning priorities, plant maintenance activities and movement of plants throughout the nursery.
• Write, present, and manage annual performance reviews of direct reports.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Sciences or relevant field or comparable work experience.
• 2 years relevant experience in Greenhouse or nursery production and prior experience with people leadership is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, pay rigorous attention to detail, and fully embrace safety and regulatory compliance guidelines is required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to continually improve plant production is essential.
• A knowledge of daily operations related to controlled environments (lighting, heating, cooling, humidification) irrigation and Integrated Pest Management is required.
• Must be physically able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs, work in all types of terrain and adverse weather conditions (including extreme cold and heat), water at or above shoulder height for long periods of time and operate horticultural equipment.
• Ability to obtain an Oregon Pesticide Applicators license within 6 months of hire, apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner, and wear a respirator.
• Oregon Driver's License required.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize daily tasks, direct crews, delegate tasks and monitor work for quality and productivity
• Proficient in operating personal computers including Microsoft Office Suite. Able to input data, use word processing, spreadsheets, and industry-specific software.
• Must be fluent in English OR Spanish and conversant in the other.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location