5851 Kiger Rd.

Rougemont, NC 27572

Phone-(919) 732-6594 Fax-(919) 732-1634

Annual Section Team Leader

Position Summary:

The Annual Section Team Leader is responsible for the daily operations and for providing proper cultural care for all plants in their section. You will need to develop a good working knowledge of the plants grown in your area, learn the genera and varieties that we grow, and be involved in improving cultural practices. You are responsible for the maintenance and growing of the plants in your area. Work loads vary in each section throughout the year. Expect that you will be asked to work in a different section during the year. Your flexability will enable you to grow as an employee and learn more job functions.

Requirements:

  • Ability to operate and maintain equipment used in greenhouse operations including irrigation, fertilization, and weed and pest monitoring
  • Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English
  • Must be able to work efficiently both independently and within a team
  • Physical strength and stamina to perform heavy tasks associated with greenhouse production
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work
  • Semi-regular early morning and late evening work in the Spring

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Watering
  • Fertilization
  • Know when to apply, rates, & frequency of plant growth regulator, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to ensure quality ornamental production
  • Communicate the amount of chemical needed by noon daily
  • Scout for pests and diseases & complete scouting sheet by Friday
  • Apply beneficial insects
  • Crop maintenance including pruning, spacing, and consolidation
  • Directly involved with pulling orders for customers
  • Utilize our pull and tagging system when pulling for our trucks
  • Maintain quality control
  • Maintain a clean and organized working environment
  • Weed management
  • Maintain inventory & complete availability
  • Check all orders communicate availability with the office staff
  • Train and supervise all grower assistants
  • Set wells & time clocks
  • Comply with all safety requirements
  • Propose creative solutions

Working Conditions:

  • Work is primarily performed outdoors in all weather conditions, also indoors, including hot greenhouse environments.
  • Requires a significant amount of physical activity; carrying, lifting, bending, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, walking, and kneeling

If you are interested, please contact Dana Masses at .