Head Grower and General Manager, Breckendale Flower Farm

We are looking for ridiculously passionate people who share our love of plants and are obsessed with the success of our wholesale growing operation. Ideal candidates will show up for work fresh and focused with an enthusiastic attitude and a ridiculous passion for learning.

This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position that requires varying hours depending on time of season. The spring growing season will require overtime hours. Flexibility in scheduling and weekend availability required.

To plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of our wholesale greenhouse operation. To efficiently grow and maintain the highest standard of annual plants.

• A sincere curiosity to learn and grow
• A genuine passion for plants, people, and sustaining our planet
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Always approachable to customers, teammates, and leaders
• Flexibility in scheduling and weekend availability required

• Competitive pay
• 401k retirement account with up to 4% company match; up to 4% discretionary match based on business performance
• Paid Time Off
• 20% employee discount year 1 / 40% discount after year 1
• Training, education, and certification opportunities
• Leadership development
• Work apparel and gear

• Team Building
• Ability to give effective feedback
• Creative problem solving

• Oversee all aspects of annual crop culture and growing procedures
• Execute cultural practices including fertilization, IPM, and PGR applications
• Develop new techniques or methods for growing high quality plant material
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Pesticide License
• Receiving and shipping
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas

• Oversee Facilities Manager
• Propose yearly facilities budget for general maintenance and improvements
• Coordinate truck deliveries of plants, supplies, and hard goods.
• Maintain current and valid Driver’s License

• Scheduling
• Payroll
• Light accounting
• Budgeting
• Accounts receivable, accounts payable

This position requires a degree in Horticulture or related field or a combination of education in horticulture and 1-2 years of experience.

This is a physical job that requires you to be on your feet for the duration of your shift. Must have the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, bending, reaching, walking, pushing and pulling carts, handling and sorting of materials. Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. repetitively. Must be able to tolerate hot and humid conditions in the greenhouse and various weather conditions outside. Must hydrate as needed.

This Job Description does not necessarily entail all of the work or responsibilities of this position and will be updated as we adjust to business trends, seek improvements, or changes. This document does not guarantee employment in any specific role for any period of time.