Assistant Manager, Production Greenhouse

Job Description

This position is involved in all aspects of greenhouse plant production and assists in maintaining the production greenhouse and nursery area. Applies industry standard horticultural principles and techniques to ensure production of plants of highest quality for landscapes at Shangri La Gardens and other Stark Cultural Venues.

About Us

Nestled within 252 acres in the heart of Orange, Texas, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, a private foundation whose mission is to improve and enrich the quality of life in Southeast Texas and encourage and assist education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in propagating, nurturing, and growing a variety of plants, flowers, vegetables, trees, and other species including tropical, subtropical, and epiphytic plants for seasonal and permanent landscape displays and containers.
• Move, transplant, prune, and water plants, cuttings, and seedlings.
• Follow and maintain fertilization schedule, regularly inspect plants for insects, disease or weed problems, and apply appropriate pest control.
• Assists Production Greenhouse Supervisor with seed and liner procurement and scheduling.
• Source plants through existing vendors and identify new vendors for consideration
• Supervise Greenhouse Technicians Plans tasks and organizes greenhouse technicians for the general care and maintenance of the greenhouse plants.
• Provides training and support for Greenhouse Technicians with respect to sound horticultural practices.
• Work alongside, facilitate, and monitor the activities of volunteers
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment, employ proper greenhouse sanitation measures.
• Share information on horticultural topics by conducting in-house workshops and programs
• Work schedule includes weekend and holiday work on a rotational basis
• Other duties may be assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in horticulture or related degree preferred; 2 years related experience and/or training preferred in botanical garden, greenhouse or nursery; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Application Instructions

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