Corso's Flower & Garden Center · 19 hours ago
Grower Assistant
Castalia,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCorso's Horticulture is a leading perennial grower in the USA, producing over eleven million plants annually. The Grower Assistant will support greenhouse activities to maintain the growth, quality, and health of plants, while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Retail
Responsibilities
Assist with all aspects of growing including watering, fertilizing, testing, and spraying *(Includes: plant growth regulators, fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides)*
Plant maintenance such as sheering, weeding, cleaning, plant placement etc
Greenhouse environment monitoring and adjustments using Priva® software
Organized documentation of growing practices, plant progress/timing, and chemical application information
Scouting, tracking, and controlling insect and disease related issues using integrated pest management (IPM) practices
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal communications skills
High energy, self-motivation, and willingness to learn
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented
Reliable transportation to and from work
Excellent attendance
Ability to stand, climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to occasionally lift 35-50 pounds
Willing to work flexible and long hours during peak season, with weekends required
Preferred
Horticulture or floriculture experience
Horticulture or related college degree
Ohio pesticide applicators license
Spanish fluency
Company
Corso's Flower & Garden Center
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase