At Briggs Nursery, we are always looking for people interested in horticulture and in delivering excellent customer service. If you have any questions about Briggs Nursery or employment opportunities, please contact Barbie Smith.
Current Openings
Please email resume to Barbie Smith at [email protected] or pickup an application at the Human Resources office.
Grower
JOB TITLE:
Grower
DEPARTMENT:
Propagation
REPORTS TO:
Greenhouse Coordinator
WAGE RANGE:
$24.00-$28.00 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION: The propagation Grower is responsible for ensuring that a high percentage of plants meet established company grades and standards. This position works under the supervision of the Greenhouse Coordinator, and involves the care and maintenance of all rooted and unrooted plant material in the Tissue Culture acclimation greenhouse (Conley) and standard propagation greenhouse (P-1). This care includes but is not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Growing:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Monitor daily and seasonal changes in weather conditions and adjust for proper greenhouse climate conditions.
- Adjust for correct mist settings and irrigation schedules.
- Preform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of solenoids, valves, misters and water lines.
- Monitor and adjust supplemental heat and light…
- Recognize common pests and diseases, and communicate to Greenhouse Coordinator.
- Application of beneficial insects and nematodes.
- Fertilization
- Monitor irrigation water disinfectant injection system.
- Operate computerized greenhouse control system (Argus).
- Plan for efficient flow of plant material through the greenhouse, including timely communication with the lab and prop supervisor.
- Coordinate movement of material from the Conley to the 800 houses.
- Sanitizing and preparing propagation facilities for incoming plant material.
- Plant maintenance to include mowing, vacuuming, clipping, condensing, pulling dead, weeding.
- Attend weekly walks in all propagation areas.
- Communicate inventory changes to inventory controller.
- Preform weekend and holiday checks.
- Apply products weekly as directed by the propagation coordinator.
- Posting and notification of all spray locations.
- Keep accurate State Pesticide Application records
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 4-years growing experience in a greenhouse.
- An associate’s degree in horticulture or a related field and 2 years’ experience growing in a greenhouse.
- A Bachelors Degree and 1 year of experience growing in a greenhouse.
- Have a Washington state private pesticide applicator’s license or be able to obtain license within 90 days.
- Must have a proven ability and interest in plant growing.
- Must be dependable and have a solid attendance history.
- Must be tolerant of repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work extra hours when necessary.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently.
- Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Must have good communication and math skills.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Experience with ARGUS greenhouse controls
Never = 0% | Seldom = 1-10% | Occasional=10-30% | Frequent = 30-70% | Constant=over 70% | |
Lifting <10 lbs. | X | ||||
Lifting 10-35 lbs. | X | ||||
Lifting > 35 lbs. | X | ||||
Carrying < 10 lbs. | X | ||||
Carrying 10-35 lbs. | X | ||||
Carrying > 35 lbs. | X | ||||
Pushing/pulling | X | ||||
Sitting | X | ||||
Standing | X | ||||
Walking | X | ||||
Bending/Stooping | X | ||||
Twisting | X | ||||
Kneel/Squat | X | ||||
Climbing | X | ||||
Grasp/Squeeze | X | ||||
Repetitive hand use | X | ||||
Reaching | X |
- While performing the duties of this job the employee will work both in and outdoors.
- The employee must work under extremes of hot and cold temperatures (30F-100F).
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee may work near moving mechanical parts.