Greenhouse Grower/ Fine gardener Supervisor

Job Description

The grower, under the direction of the greenhouse manager, uses best practices to grow , plant and maintain ground cover and annual plant material used on Newton Cemetery grounds and landscapes.

About Us

About Newton Cemetery & Arboretum- This historic cemetery is located at 791 Walnut st in Newton Ma. An active cemetery and accredited arboretum, it is a non-profit Massachusetts corporation founded in 1855 . Its mission is to operate and maintain a garden type cemetery into the indefinite future for people of all faiths.

Duties & Responsibilities

-Basic routine care includes hand watering, fertilizing, plants

– starting annuals from seeds/plugs, growing to a quality finished product.

-Managing greenhouse pests using IPM practices, including bio control and conventional chemicals when needed.

– Identify different plant species and understand their specific care requirements

– Supervise seasonal crew , under the direction of the Greenhouse Manager to care for our 1,000 flower beds and over 500 ground cover beds.

Education and Experience

– 3 years minimum of growing bedding annuals ( begonias, geraniums , new guineas etc)
– Proficiency in plant identification and care techniques
– Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
– Familiarity with heavy lifting requirements in agricultural setting
– Knowledge of IPM, using Bio controls but familiar and will to use
conventional chemicals if need.
-cat. 26 Pesticide license ( or to obtain one within the first year of employment)

Additional Information

Pay :$28 hr

Hours : 7am- 3pm Monday- Friday with some weekend overtime as needed

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to pjk@newcemcorp.org