About the Role
The Greenhouse Grower is responsible for managing plant growing operations, ensuring the proper care of the greenhouse, and implementing an Integrated Pest Management program. This role involves a wide range of plant cultivation, propagation, and protection activities.
Responsibilities
- Comply with Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Conservation regulations.
- Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions and alert maintenance and Greenhouse Manager of any abnormal conditions.
- Apply knowledge of plant growth techniques to include watering, potting, fertilizing, staking, pruning, and propagation.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain current horticultural and plant knowledge, technical updates, and provide support for our Integrated Pest Management program.
- Prioritize all aspects of growing operation with direction from Greenhouse Manager.
- Regularly scout greenhouses, assess insect populations, and fungal problems, and address issues found in a timely manner.
- Maintain protocol of organics, bio-rationals, botanicals or chemical methods, as well as our private license for greenhouse pesticide spraying.
- Manage crop nutrition, monitor, and schedule crop production times and plant cutbacks.
- Identify plant needs and indicators of disease, stress or insect infestations and provide support for our Integrated Pest Management program.
- Communicate pesticide needs with applications with Greenhouse Manager or Superintendent.
- Complete management of insect and disease utilizing prescribed methods upholding all safety considerations.
- Collect, report, and maintain records of all pesticide applications and post current signage.
- Collect & ensure proper cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing of tools on daily basis.
- Maintain interior plants within hotel areas which include watering, plant change, and visual observation for proper plant health.
- Record Garden Shop and Greenhouse Inventory.
- Stock, supplies and work with Greenhouse Manager on gift inventory and amenities.
- Maintain greenhouse and garden shop inventories, equipment, tools and supplies.
- Communicate needs to supervisor.
- Assist in merchandising and preparing Garden Shop and House for decoration, major decorating schemes, promotions, amenities, special tasks, and programs.
- Analyze and make recommendations concerning greenhouse methods, merchandising, and procedures.
- Interact with fellow staff and guests in a professional, courteous method.
- Supervise Greenhouse trainee and provide productive work.
- Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
- Insure safety of guests, employees, and self, anywhere on the property.
- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations and wear safety equipment as required.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other staff.
- Support all Mohonk Mountain House programs and policies.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- Work during extreme weather (summer heat to winter cold) in order to perform essential job functions.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry.
- Demonstrate organizational skills, proofreading skills, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
- Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees.
- Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to 3 feet and 20 pounds from ground level to overhead, and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance.
- Walk up to 3 miles per day.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- See colors so as to recognize visual indicators concerning plant health and color coordination for decorating purposes.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of people.
- Work under high pressure situations, maintaining good personal composure.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Certified New York State Private Pesticide Applicator in Greenhouse Category
Skills
- Plant cultivation
- Propagation
- Plant protection
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Horticultural knowledge
- Pesticide application
- Crop nutrition management
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Customer service
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Proofreading
- Basic mathematical skills
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Mohonk Mountain House
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years progressive experience in greenhouse operations
Education Level
- 2 year degree in horticulture or related field
About the Company
- Mohonk Mountain House is a historic resort known for its commitment to service and guest experience.
