Grower Assistant

GROWER ASSISTANTDivision: Corso's HorticultureStatus: Regular Full Time - Agriculture ExemptReports to: GrowerLocation: 4001 Bardshar Road, Castalia Ohio, 44824Hiring Immediately!Company Overview:Corso's Horticulture is the wholesale division within August Corso Sons, Inc., a parent company which includes additional branches for garden center, nursery, floral, and landscape. Producing over eleven million plants a year to supply major retailers throughout the Midwest, Great Lakes, and New England, Corso's Horticulture has grown to become one of the largest and most influential perennial growers in the USA.Position Summary:Under the direction of a Grower, a Grower Assistant supports in controlling greenhouse activities to ensure optimum growth, quality, appearance, and health of plants is maintained. Communication skills, organization, teamwork, attention to detail, attention to safety protocols, and exceptional time management skills, are critical to the success of this position within the organization. We are looking for someone with at least one year of work experience with plants including watering, cleaning, fertilizing weeding and sheering plants.Major Duties & 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 etcGreenhouse environment monitoring and adjustments using Priva softwareOrganized documentation of growing practices, plant progress/timing, and chemical application informationScouting, tracking, and controlling insect and disease related issues using integrated pest management (IPM) practicesMaintain a clean and safe work environmentAll other duties as assigned Skills & Qualifications:1 Year Horticulture or floriculture experience preferredHorticulture or related college degree is a plus, but not requiredOhio pesticide applicators license is a plus, but not requiredSpanish fluency is a plus, but not requiredExcellent verbal communications skillsHigh energy, self-motivation, and willingness to learnAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentTeam-oriented Working Conditions & RequirementsCorso's Horticulture operates year around with exposure to all seasons and weather conditions. Candidates must be willing to work in cold, hot, humid, rainy, and windy conditions. This position may function primarily outdoors during the months of March through November; employees are responsible for providing their own weather-appropriate attire. Additional requirements include:Reliable transportation to and from workExcellent attendanceAbility to stand, climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to occasionally lift 35-50 poundsWilling to work flexible and long hours during peak season, with weekends required