Head Grower

Duties & Responsibilities

• Grow top-quality crops in accordance with production parameters and product specifications outlined by Greenhouse Management
• Daily assessment of crops to identify any disease, insect problems or abnormalities
• Making sound judgements when making decisions on specific crop needs
• Accurately identify irrigation requirements of various crops and carry out watering as necessary
• Applying chemicals, fertilizers, and biological controls as needed to maintain health of crops, in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures
• Perform regular soil and water tests to evaluate pH, Alkalinity and EC and interpret results
• Work with all departments to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics, placement, etc; Identify, test and document new methods
• Evaluate data to identify crop challenges
• Evaluate greenhouse temperature and humidity to control crop growth
• Monitoring tasks for accuracy that are being performed by our production team
• Assist in responsibilities for the cleanliness of the greenhouses with other departments
• Keep all spray records and company grower guides up to date
• In charge of new crop/program trials and documentation of progress in company grower guides
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in horticulture / botany
• 5 years of experience
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and willingness to learn from our current staff
• Good observation skills
• The ability to communicate and interact well with others is essential
• The ability to problem solve and seek solutions to problems
• Knowledge and experience with greenhouse crop production is a plus
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment allowing for flexibility
• Able to work a flexible work schedule; overtime and weekends
• Able to lift as much as 50 lbs.
• Able to drag and use a 100-foot garden hose for spot watering
• Excellent math skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy

Pay and Benefits

• This is a full-time position, averaging 45 hours per week. Shift scheduling allows Position for a 2-day weekend
• Offering a Competitive Salary. $70K+, depending on experience and other qualifications
• Offering availability to benefits including access to Dental, Vision and life Insurance
• 401K match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Contact Info

Send Resume to: Adecker@mosshillfoliage.com
Telephone: 407-886-7105

Asher Decker
2127 Vick Road
Apopka, Florida 32712