Greenhouse Grower/ Fine Gardener Supervisor


Newton Cemetery
791 Walnut st
Newton, MA 02459
United States

Industry
Landscape
Application Closing Date
3/31/2025
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Pay
From $28.00 To $28.00
Per Hour
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
No Travel

Job Description

Newton Cemetery & Arboretum

A unique opportunity to grow and tend quality annuals in a beautiful landscape.

About Newton Cemetery & Arboretum- This historic cemetery is located at 791 Walnut st in Newton Ma. An active cemetery and accredited arboretum, it is a non-profit Massachusetts corporation founded in 1855 . Its mission is to operate and maintain a garden type cemetery into the indefinite future for people of all faiths.

This position is Full time year round .

The hours are 7am -3pm Monday- Friday with some weekend overtime , as needed.

The grower, under the direction of the greenhouse manager, uses best practices to grow , plant and maintain ground cover and annual plant material used on Newton Cemetery grounds and landscapes.

Responsibilities
-Basic routine care includes hand watering, fertilizing, plants

- starting annuals from seeds/plugs, growing to a quality finished product.

-Managing greenhouse pests using IPM practices, including bio control and conventional chemicals when needed.

- Identify different plant species and understand their specific care requirements

- Supervise seasonal crew , under the direction of the Greenhouse Manager to care for our 1,000 flower beds and over 500 ground cover beds.

- Perform other duties as assigned



 
Job Requirements
- 3 years minimum of growing bedding annuals ( begonias, geraniums , new guineas etc)
- Proficiency in plant identification and care techniques
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Familiarity with heavy lifting requirements in agricultural settings
- Have a category 26 pesticide license or be able to obtain within the first year of employment
- Familiar with greenhouse pests, and IPM , will to use conventional pesticides if needed
- Possess leadership qualities, able to direct and work with a small crew, set an efficient pace
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