Who We Are
Canterbury Horticulture is a grower of finished plant material serving independent garden centers, re-wholesalers, and landscapers in the Northeast regional market. For over 25 years we have been producing some of the highest quality, retail ready shrubs, perennials and small trees. It is our mission to foster the growth of people first, and plants second. We have a passion for service as well as quality and strive to surpass customer expectations on a daily basis.
About the Role
Do you get excited about working with plants? Finding new ways to get the best results? Are you detail oriented, enthusiastic and self motivated? If so, we would like to talk to you about joining our team! Most of your time will be spent in the propagation facility, working directly with the production manager and owner, you will also help oversee the greenhouse team, driving performance and ensuring production of exceptional plants. Approximately two thirds of your time will be spent in propagation and one third caring for young plant liners in our state of the art greenhouse facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate greenhouse staff
- Oversee propagation facility as well as participate in taking and sticking of cuttings
- Supervise and also have a hands on approach to meeting the crop production goals of the company
- Administrative duties to include data entry and input of work orders into an ACCESS based Production program
- Monitor and adjust SEED greenhouse controls; Prop house boom system, bench heat, exhaust fans, sensors, roof vents, etc.
- Have the ability to obtain (or already possess) a CT pesticide applicators license
- Monitor and scout for pests
- Be able to generate and execute spray work orders, manage biological control program
- Evaluate and care for liners, to include watering, weeding, and trimming
- Monitor pH and EC levels of Liners and Greenhouse grown Herbs and Perennials, taking corrective actions as necessary
- Apply liquid feed to Greenhouse crops as necessary
- Order supplies as needed; Soil, trays, etc.
- Safely use tools and equipment
- Ability (or willingness to learn) to drive a tractor
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in propagation or a degree in Horticulture
- Have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to listen, ask good questions, and develop trust and respect in all professional relationships
- Have good prioritization, planning and skillful execution of goals
- Possess strong computer skills, including databases, Google Workspace and Excel
- Must live within commuting distance of Canterbury, CT or be willing to relocate
- Experience with container nursery/perennial production is preferred
Benefits
- Earn $50,000-$75,000
- Paid Time Off/Sick Time
- 401k with 4% company match
- Profit Sharing up to 5%
- Medical insurance
- Tuition/Continuing education
Please send your resume and cover letter to ...@canterburyhorticulture.com