Propagation & Greenhouse Production Supervisor


Mortellaro's Nursery LTD
16946 Interstate 35 North
Schertz, TX 78154
United States

Industry
Horticulture
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Pay
From $25.00 To $28.00
Per Hour
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
No Travel

Job Description

We are seeking a Propagation & Greenhouse Production Supervisor to oversee cutting or division propagation, transplanting, seed germination, and plant maintenance across multiple greenhouses. This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with a crew of less than a dozen employees & other supervisors, managers, partners, or management to maintain efficient workflows, ensure plant health, and meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities

🌱 Propagation & Transplanting Management

  • Supervise cutting & division propagation, including scheduling, hormone and fertilizer application, and environmental controls.
  • Oversee transplanting of seedlings, bare roots, and cell packs, both produced in-house and purchased, into larger containers.
  • Manage seed germination for select crops.
  • General house keeping

🏑 Greenhouse & Crop Maintenance

  • Direct daily tasks, including watering, pruning, and general plant care. Will include powered hand tools.
  • Maintain proper irrigation schedules to prevent overwatering or drought stress.
  • Identify and address pest, disease, and nutritional issues.
  • Keep accurate records of plant health, propagation success rates, and inventory levels.

πŸ‘©‍🌾 Team Leadership & Training

  • Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish is required to communicate effectively with the crew.
  • Train and mentor employees in best propagation and transplanting practices.
  • Ensure a safe, efficient, and organized work environment.
  • Work across other production departments to meet production objectives.
  • Opportunity for Growth & Leadership Development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Based on Experience, starting at $25.00 per hour

• Holiday Pay after 90 days
Health Insurance after 60 days, Dental & Vision plans available

• One-week Paid Time Off (P.T.O.) after 6 months of Full-Time employment

• Two-week Paid Time Off (P.T.O.) after 1 year of Full-Time employment

• Three-week Paid Time Off (P.T.O.) after 5 years of Full-Time employment

• Profit Share / Retirement after 1 Year of Full-Time Employment

Job Requirements
βœ… Physical ability to stand, walk, and perform lifting 50lbs for extended periods.
βœ… 3+ years of experience in plant propagation, transplanting, and greenhouse production (wholesale nursery preferred).
βœ… Fluent in both English & Spanishβ€”must be able to train, direct, and work with a primarily Spanish-speaking team.
βœ… Experience managing cuttings, cell-pack transplanting, and seed germination.
βœ… Strong understanding of greenhouse irrigation, pruning, pest/disease management, and plant growth cycles.
βœ… Proficiency with nursery inventory tracking using iPad Excel (training available).
βœ… Ability to lead a crew, delegate tasks efficiently, and maintain workflow organization.
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