Nursery Production Specialist

Nursery Production Specialist

The Nursery Production Specialist supports the production care and maintenance of high-quality native plant material. This position participates in all stages of nursery production including propagation potting irrigation fertilization plant health monitoring inventory and preparation of plant material for projects and customers.

This is a hands-on position designed for an individual interested in developing their knowledge and experience in native plant production. The Nursery Production Specialist works closely with nursery management and other team members to ensure plants are healthy properly maintained and produced efficiently while meeting established quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the propagation and production of native plant species through seeds cuttings divisions liners and other appropriate methods.
• Perform potting transplanting shifting spacing pruning and other plant production activities.
• Monitor plant material for overall health growth quality and readiness.
• Identify and report signs of pests diseases nutrient deficiencies irrigation problems and other plant health concerns.
• Monitor irrigation systems and assist with adjustments troubleshooting and basic repairs to ensure appropriate water coverage.
• Assist with fertilizer applications and plant health treatments according to established procedures and schedules.
• Develop knowledge of Florida native plant species including plant identification growing requirements and appropriate production practices.
• Monitor assigned production areas and communicate crop concerns or production needs to nursery management.
• Assist with production planning by identifying plants that require shifting spacing pruning fertilization or other attention.
• Maintain accurate plant labels and assist with plant counts inventory availability and production records.
• Maintain clean safe and organized growing and production areas.
• Assist with pulling inspecting staging and preparing plant material for customer orders and restoration projects.
• Safely operate nursery equipment utility vehicles carts pumps and other equipment as trained and authorized.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Assist with general nursery operations as needed to support production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Education or coursework in horticulture plant science environmental science agriculture natural resources or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous nursery landscaping horticulture agriculture or plant production experience is preferred but not required.
• Interest in learning Florida native plant identification and commercial nursery production.
• Ability to recognize changes in plant health and communicate concerns to management.
• Ability to follow production schedules instructions and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer or mobile technology skills for inventory and production recordkeeping.
• Valid drivers license Required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in Florida weather conditions including heat humidity rain and direct sunlight.
• Ability to stand walk bend stoop kneel and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry plant material containers soil and supplies.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around water fertilizers pesticides soil insects and other conditions commonly found in a nursery environment.

Knowledge and Skills Developed in This Position

The Nursery Production Specialist will have the opportunity to develop technical knowledge and experience in:

• Florida native plant identification
• Propagation techniques
• Irrigation management
• Fertility and plant nutrition
• Pest and disease identification
• Integrated pest management
• Crop scheduling and planning
• Plant quality standards
• Nursery inventory and production systems
• Commercial native plant production

Career Development

This position provides an opportunity to develop the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary for advancement within nursery operations. Employees who demonstrate proficiency in plant production irrigation plant health propagation crop management and production planning may have opportunities to advance into positions such as Grower Senior Grower or Nursery Production Manager.

Benefits:

We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (company-sponsored pension)

• • Health dental and vision insurance

• • Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Free life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year
  • 1 week of paid sick leave in your first year
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid training and professional development

Submit your resume and a short note telling us why youd be a great fit. Join EarthBalance and help restore Floridas natural beauty one plant at a time.Join a team where your skills help keep our crews safe productive and ready to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

EarthBalance is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people we make employment decisions at the Company based on each persons performance qualifications and abilities. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing service in the military or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Manager