Possibility Place Nursery
Possibility Place Nursery is a family-owned farm in Monee, IL specializing in growing trees, shrubs and perennials native to our region. We grow native plants to help communities and individuals increase biodiversity and improve ecological function of their natural spaces, from vast wild areas to small back yards. We are an environmentally conscious, ecologically minded company looking to do our part to contribute to habitat restoration and help fight climate change, one plant at a time. We are looking for a hardworking, plant-loving person to join our team as Greenhouse Assistant to help in managing propagation and plant care in our greenhouses.

*This is a seasonal position running March1st through Thanksgiving.
Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Greenhouse Manager:

• Organize daily tasks for team of 10-15 propagators.
• Supervise and provide feedback to propagators on all tasks, including transplanting and plant care techniques.
• Conduct daily checks of plant health in perennial greenhouses.
• Regularly scout plants for pests and disease. Implement IPM as needed.
• Seed perennials according to seeding schedule, and care for and maintain plants in seed flats.
• Daily propagation and weeding of perennial plants.
• Conduct final plant health and quality checks for order fulfillment.
• Assist with loading greenhouse plant material for order fulfillment.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of greenhouse production areas and equipment.
• Assist in implementation of regular irrigation schedule.
• Assist in container production and inventory management as needed.
• Fall seed collection, cleaning and sowing of woody seeds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Desire to get your hands dirty in fast-paced work environment while learning about the beautiful native plants in our area.
• Ability to lift and walk with while carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for several hours at a time while transplanting; ability to work in the hot, humid environment of a greenhouse or in the sun, wind, rain or cold of the outdoors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience transplanting seedlings, dividing root systems for propagation, and/or sowing seeds.
• Experience working in a greenhouse or on a small farm.
• General experience and knowledge in plant care.
• Some plant knowledge, such as growing requirements, plant anatomy, plant disease or pest management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Work Location: One location

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