Greenhouse Section Grower - (Great for recent college grads!)

Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc.
110 Codjer Lane
Sudbury, MA 01776
United States
Category
Industry
Horticulture
Manages Others
No
Experience Required
No
Degree Required
Yes
Pay
From $23
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
No Travel
Job Description

Primary Responsibility

As New England’s largest distributor and grower of annuals and perennials-operating twelve acres of state-of-the-art greenhouse space year round, we are looking for an experienced Section Grower to join our dynamic team.  This role requires horticulture experience, pest and fertilizer knowledge and a passion for producing top-end product.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable getting their hands dirty, care about the environment and possess a strong work ethic.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor annual and perennial crops for proper watering, fertilizer and pests
  • Nutrition Management working in collaboration with the Head Grower
  • Apply chemicals, fertilizers and biologicals
  • Evaluates data to identify crop challenges
  • Manipulate greenhouse temperature, humidity to control crop growth

 


 
Job Requirements


Skill and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or equivalent experience.

Proven experience growing annuals/perennials in a commercial greenhouse.

Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and operations.

Hands-on experience with fertilizers.

Knowledge of biologics


Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, pull/push up to 25lbs
Ability to bend, stand and walk for the length of your shift
Ability to work outside in all types of weather
Ability to spray chemicals