<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">**To apply for this position, see contact details below.**</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b>Position Summary:<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">The Grower / Production Lead manages and works with a team of seasonal
growers to propagate plants to meet production targets for wholesale plug
sales. The Grower will provide training and mentoring for seasonal propagators
and will provide daily leadership to them. The Grower will report to the
General Manager and will work with other staff to provide horticultural support
when needed. Other duties will be assigned as necessary. The scope of the job
and salary will reflect experience level – we are interested in talking to both
entry level and experienced candidates as a good fit for our team and culture
is more important than existing skills. Emory Knoll Farms provides a generous
benefits and vacation package as well as a flexible work environment and profit
sharing.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b>Core Duties:<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Supervising and participating in daily activities of the propagation team
including:<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-m_869632106655164352gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">>Propagating plants to ensure production targets
are met – primarily taking cuttings, sticking cuttings, some seed sowing and
pricking out<br>>Tracking production and meeting production goals<br>>Setting schedules for the team and training
seasonal staff<br>>Stock maintenance – maintaining cuttings stock
beds and stock plants including weeding, watering and fertilizing as needed<br>>Maintaining inventory of all growing supplies,
including ensuring flats are filled and supplied as needed<br>>Coordinating planning and greenhouse space
allocation with other staff to ensure efficient production flow<br>>Assists the General Manager and other staff with
other duties as assigned</p><p class="gmail-m_869632106655164352gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b>Skills:<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Nursery or horticultural experience preferred. Though training will be
given, some knowledge of production in a wholesale nursery would be beneficial.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Computer literate including Microsoft word and excel.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Pesticide experience ideal but at a minimum an ability to calculate
proportions, percentages and volumes in relation to the application of
fertilizers, chemicals and water. A willingness to undergo pesticide training
required.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to maintain production and IPM record.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to define and solve problems and collect data with regard to
growing problems, plant pests and diseases.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to work outside in all weather, standing for long periods of
time as well as being able to crouch, kneel, and squat for periods of time to
take cuttings and weed.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to lift 50lbs when necessary and move nursery flats for
extended periods of time.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Tractor or skid steer driving a bonus<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">This position requires a 40 hour minimum work week with a willingness
to work weekends if necessary.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Depending on skills, responsibilities could also grow to include all or
a combination of the following:<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-m_869632106655164352gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">>Plant care - supervising and performing plant
care - watering, fertilizing, chemical application for IPM<br>>Plant preparation for shipping – determining
which plants are to be shipped and ensuring they are weeded and fixed in time
to be sent to customers<br>>Inventory management – taking regular inventory
of plants on the ground and projecting when those in production will be ready
for sale<br>>Research and development of new products<br>>Providing horticultural expertise to clients
over the phone and in person sometimes in a consulting capacity<br><span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-m_869632106655164352gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b>Competencies:</b><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to work in and supervise a small team as well as working alone.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to participate in a continuous improvement process and willing
accept feedback.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to multitask. Flexibility to change tasks and assist in any
area of the nursery as needed on a daily basis.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Self-motivated with strong work ethic. Willingness to do what is
required to offer the hightest level of customer service and meet company
goals.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Enjoys collaborating as part of a team and is able to foster positive
working relationships<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Ability to provide work direction and leadership to staff<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Projects a helpful, friendly, and cooperative attitude<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">This Job Description highlights the main components of a Grower /
Production Lead but is not inclusive of all activities that may be required.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b>About Emory Knoll Farms:<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Emory Knoll Farms, Inc. is the premier green roof plant provider in the
U.S. Since 1998 Emory Knoll Farms has supplied plants for over 2,000 green roof
projects, and has consulted on projects on six continents. Our diverse
selection of green roof plants is the product of many years of solid
horticultural experience. We are positioned to supply plants for a wide range
of ecosystem services and geographic regions. Emory Knoll Farms inventories
succulents, groundcovers, grasses, perennials, and North American Natives in
sufficient numbers to respond quickly to jobs of almost any size.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><u>For questions and to apply:</u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">Dominique Bayne<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal">General Manager & Horticulturist<br>Emory Knoll Farms, Inc.<br>3410 Ady Rd.<br>Street, MD 21154<br>P - 410-452-5880<br>contact email is <a href="mailto:sales@greenroofplants.com">sales@greenroofplants.com</a></p><div><br></div>
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