Assistant Grower

Job Overview

Supports daily greenhouse operations by assisting with the propagation and production of annuals, mums, and poinsettias, including monitoring and maintaining plant health.

Work You’ll Do

• With guidance from the Greenhouse Supervisor, will independently clean, water, fertilize, chemically treat, and transplant a variety of greenhouse crops
• Works closely and communicates efficiently with the greenhouse supervisor to maintain effective workflow
• Maintains plant health and addresses insect and disease issues using biological controls and chemical applications
• Identifies plant varieties and understands their specific growing conditions
• Researches new plant introductions, pest and disease control methods, and industry trends
• Performs continual sanitation of greenhouse spaces including tables, floors, drainage systems, walls, and equipment
• Cleans, disinfects, organizes supplies (pots, trays, carts, tools), and maintains a consistent sanitation program to ensure optimal plant health
• Maintains and installs greenhouse irrigation and chemigation systems
• Cleans, disinfects, programs, and monitors irrigation systems; identifies and fixes leaks; performs calibration checks
• Accurately records and organizes data related to plant care, treatments, and environmental conditions
• Conducts inventory counts and maintains up-to-date stock records
• Prepares production materials and ensures availability of necessary supplies
• Occasional duties include providing traffic control during special events, assisting with the installation of holiday displays, and supporting perennial maintenance with the Plan Production supervisor and staff
• Supports the removal of snow from entrances, sidewalks, and roadways
• May be required to perform additional weekend watering and evening cooldowns
• May not be approved personal time off in the months of March and April, and on occasion, during the summer due to high production and deliveries. This excludes cases of emergency

Required Experience

• Associate’s degree in Horticulture or related field and/or 2 years of growing/greenhouse experience
• Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, or able to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Experience with all types of pesticides
• Knowledge/experience with annuals
• Ability to operate, or willingness to learn to operate, small-engine landscaping and snow removal equipment
• Industrial Truck Driving permit may be required (forklift)
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package
• Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership
• Free uniforms and free uniform cleaning
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community.