College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Assistant Nursery Manager – VanAtta’s Greenhouse

Hiring Organization: VanAtta's Greenhouse
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Haslett, Michigan
Application Due Date: July 10, 2022

Assistant Nursery Manager – VanAtta’s Greenhouse

Hiring Organization:            VanAtta’s GreenHouse:                  Full-Time
Job Location:                        Haslett, MI
Application Deadline:          July 01, 2022

 

Job Type

15.00+/ hr

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Employee Stock Options

Paid Time Off

 

Full Job Description

Van Attas, an employee-owner company, is pleased to announce a position opening as Assistant Nursery Manager. We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, desire to learn, ability to adapt to changing work requirements and needs, and who shares a passion for horticulture and providing superior customer service.

Candidate will work closely with the current nursery manager to accomplish operational goals shown, but not limited to, those listed below:

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Nursery Manager:

• Oversee the care and maintenance of nursery stock, plants, shrubs, and trees on the facility grounds including pruning, trimming, and grounds maintenance.

• Maintain high levels of inventory control, including accurate receiving, daily/weekly inventory counts, and minimize shrinkage through proper utilization of current inventory programs and horticultural practices.

• Maintains irrigation system in a functional manner.

• Direct and assist the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement and spraying of trees and shrubs, and tending to high stress areas especially during the summer months.
• Develop detailed annual plans for the seasonal rotation of plants, flowers, etc, in the facility’s various landscaped areas and flowerbeds.

• Stay attuned with current fertilizer and pesticide application. Participate in the application of fertilizers and pesticides

• Oversee the operation of mechanical and power equipment utilized in the maintenance of ornamental plants and trees.

• Assist in the management of department members that may include, but is not limited to: landscapers, nursery workers.

• Assure that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.

• Assist in developing ongoing training programs.

• Assist in monitoring business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.

• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to engage, interact, and provide customers with exceptional customer service and follow-up.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite