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Responsible for overseeing crop decisions (irrigation, fertilization, crop placement…) in coordination with assistant head grower. Assists in maintaining environment and sanitation. Develops team members.

• Oversee indoor production of all indoor crops of 8 acres or 12 acres of field production. This includes seed production, vegetative liners, tissue culture, stock, trials and finished containers.
• Lead a team of 5-10 people, training and developing staff as well as directing activities.
• Maintain safe work environment and promote company policies while leading by example.
• Establish and implement SOPs for key crops.
• Direct irrigation based on a 1-5 water scale.
• Has a clear understanding of soil fertility and pH.
• Scout crops for and identify pests and pathogens.
• Assist IPM in applying pesticides when needed.
• Adjust & maintain misting schedules of propagation areas.
• Maintain crop records in propagation.
• Communicate obstacles to assistant head grower.
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Assists AHG in monitoring the greenhouse environment and suggesting changes where needed.
• Oversees county reporting of pesticide use and assists in WPS training plan where needed.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with varying personalities.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.
• Ability to monitor greenhouse environmental controls to ensure that they are both, correct and functioning correctly.
• Strong knowledge of growth regulator rates on annuals, perennials and tropicals.
• Strong knowledge of injector systems (Anderson / Dosatron) and basic troubleshooting.
• Customer service driven (internal / external).
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize.
• Proficient computer and Microsoft office skills.

• Associate's level degree or higher in Horticulture or related field preferred, two or more years work experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Two or more years supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• A valid pesticide applicator’s license must be obtained within 60 days of starting this position and kept current.
• Experience with a broad range of horticultural crops including annuals, perennials and tropicals.
• Experience with propagation from seed, vegetative cuttings and tissue culture.
• Experienced in finishing both annuals and perennials for the market.

• Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.
• Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel (and remain working below knee-level) as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time.

$29 - $32 per hour