What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Technician position at Variant Plant Co?
Full-time or Part-time Greenhouse Technician position for immediate hire. Are you passionate about horticulture, design, have experience in a related field, and enjoy working in a tropical oasis instead of an office? If so, we would love to have you join our team!
Variant Plant Company is a wholesale nursery specializing in the production of rare aroids, ferns, and other unique tropical plant species. We offer high quality plants to discerning customers. We are currently seeking a greenhouse technician to assist us with the nursery and daily horticultural operations. Greenhouse Technicians work in our new, climate-controlled greenhouse facility and warehouse space in Milford, NJ.
Job responsibilities include:
- Manage crops including manual watering, pruning, pest scouting, and plant staging.
- Plant propagation including implementing proper sanitary, production, and treatment procedures.
- Tissue culture acclimatization
- Maintain plant inventory records.
- Operate automatic and manual irrigation systems.
- Greenhouse sanitation including sterilizing equipment, sweeping, & general cleaning
- Integrative pest management (under the direction of a Greenhouse Grower). Pest identification
- Fulfill orders including pulling customers inventory, packaging/shipping/receiving logistics.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time Work Schedule: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.
- Part-time Work Schedule Shift Options: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Wednesday OR 8:30am – 12:30pm Monday – Friday. ***A min of three days/ week is preferred, we do have options for 4 days/ week as well some flexibility with the scheduled days for work.
Skills set, experience, and level of education:
- Horticultural experience in a nursery, ornamental plant production, or retail plant sales
- Dependable and hard working
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Honest and punctual
- Work well individually or as part of a team
- Ability to plan and prioritize.
- Aptitude in problem solving.
- Possess a high school diploma. A college degree in horticulture or other related fields are considered heavily but not required.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to commute to work.
Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift, and bending.
- Ability to work comfortably in warm conditions and outside.
- Ability to lift 65 lbs.
- Ability to use power tools.
- Climb ladders and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Follow EPA and other safety guidelines for integrative pest management.
- Ability to commute and possess reliable transportation.
Benefits and Pay:
- Employer Assisted Medical/ Dental/ Vision (eligibility based on Full-time status)
- Position starting at $17 - $19.00 per hour commensurate with experience level.
- Accrued paid vacation and sick time
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should send a resume with three workplace references for consideration (please include the names, contact numbers, and working relationship details for all references). All interested candidates should submit their application electronically (initial in-person resume submittals are not permitted). We will contact you if you are selected for an in-person interview. Please note that we are a year-round nursery operation (not seasonal) and currently only seeking long-term employment. Variant Plant Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have prior work experience in horticulture or related field?
- Are you interested in full-time or part time status? Please note, this is not a temporary position and we are only looking for long-term applicants (not seasonal) as this time.
Ability to Commute:
- Milford, NJ 08848 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19