Greenhouse Grower

About the role

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

Responsibilities

• Execute production plans to meet plant quality, timing, and inventory goals across customer channels.
• Take ownership of plant health and performance within assigned greenhouse zones, proactively identifying and addressing issues related to irrigation, fertilizer regiment, pests, disease, or environmental stress.
• Adjust growing practices to ensure plants meet standards for consistency, vigor, and customer readiness.
• Document plant movement, losses, and key production observations to support accurate forecasting and scheduling.
• Provide daily work direction and feedback to seasonal greenhouse staff to ensure plant care standards are consistently met.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe greenhouse and outdoor production areas.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor and Data Specialist to align plant performance with production schedules, as well as the Greenhouse Production Lead to ensure a seamless flow of plants through production from beginning to end.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in perennial production within a commercial greenhouse setting.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor plant health and adjust growing practices accordingly required.
• Experience in manipulating fertigation and IPM regiments to stimulate plant growth and development.
• Experience in manipulating greenhouse growing conditions with the use of fans, vents, furnaces, shade cloths, etc.
• Experience in documentation of growing practices in compliance with the Department of Agriculture.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
• Able to identify problems early and implement practical solutions independently.
• Experience in directing a team to assist with plant care.
• Interest in contributing to continuous improvement of greenhouse systems and practices.
• Able to work in a physically demanding greenhouse and outdoor conditions.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment (with company assistance).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of native plants, plant physiology, ecology, or ecological restoration preferred.
• Ability to safely operate greenhouse equipment (skid steer experience a plus) and hand tools (brush saw hedge trimmer, etc.)

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 23.50 - 29 USD per hour (G1)