Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Fallbrook, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$60000.00 - $150000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Monday - Friday Day Shift
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
Job Summary
Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Shrub Technician to lead our Shrub Growing Program at our farm facilities nationwide. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the health, growth, and care of our shrub inventory while ensuring optimal conditions for plant vitality. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant health, irrigation, sun exposure, and soil composition to maintain the highest quality standards for our nursery stock. This candidate should be an expert in modern shrub greenhouse facilities, propagation techniques, and plant pallets throughout the Southwest United States.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the shrub program, ensuring optimal plant health and growth.
- Monitor and assess plant health, identifying and addressing pests, diseases, and deficiencies.
- Implement proper irrigation techniques to maintain appropriate soil moisture levels.
- Evaluate sun exposure needs and adjust plant placement as necessary.
- Analyze and amend soil composition to create the best environment for shrub growth.
- Assist in ordering, receiving, and organizing shrub inventory.
- Provide expertise on shrub care to team members and customers.
- Maintain accurate records of plant health, treatments, and inventory.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper care and handling of plant materials.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 2+ years of experience in nursery operations, landscaping, or horticulture.
- Strong knowledge of plant health, including pest control, disease prevention, and fertilization.
- Experience with irrigation systems and best watering practices.
- Understanding of soil composition and the ability to amend soil as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Education
BS degree in Horticulture or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 15 pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.
Other
Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)
About Us
Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.
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