ASSISTANT GROWER – KRAEMER’S NURSERY
Posted: 2/18/25
Kraemer’s Nursery, Inc. is a family-owned wholesale nursery operating in the Mt. Angel area since 1968. We grow a wide variety of woody shrubs and ornamentals, including broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, flowering shrubs, perennials, roses, small fruits, Japanese maples and more. We ship to a national customer base that includes major retailers, independent nurseries/garden centers, re-wholesalers, and landscapers. Kraemer’s Nursery takes pride in being a family owned and operated business. We strive to nurture positive, long-term relationships with our customers, suppliers, and employees.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Grower. Successful candidate will have a four-year degree in Horticulture or Agriculture and be bi-lingual in English and Spanish. The salary range, depending on education and experience, is $75,000 – $90,000 annually. Fringe benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, FSA and/or HSA account options, paid time-off, 401(k) with safe harbor match, employee discount, dependent care, and parental leave.
The Assistant Grower (AG) reports to the Production Manager. The AG’s primary responsibilities include assisting with the direction, management, and coordination of the duties of the Site Supervisors and Section Growers. The AG will assist with the planning and preparation of the nursery production plan, monitoring growing, potting and field planting. The AG will work closely with all departments in a cooperative and collaborative manner to ensure overall cost effective and efficient nursery operations. The AG will participate in and support the training of all employees in the basic methodologies of Continuous Improvement/Lean and collaborate with leaders within the company to identify and prioritize Continuous Improvement/Lean opportunities.
Specific Duties
- Work closely with Production Manager, Site Supervisors and Section
- Growers to grow and maintain quality plants for our customers.
- Provide support and planning to production crews to ensure the most efficient use of labor and equipment.
- Track and support tasks established at Manager meetings and Section Grower meetings.
- Communicate with Sales team to address concerns, timing and/or status of crops.
- Work with all cultural aspects of growing plants at the nursery including irrigation, soil and plant health, fertilization, and chemical applications.
- Communicate and enforce company policies.
- Follow proper chain of command to receive work instructions and report any problems or concerns to the Production Manager.
- Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner.
General Duties
Become a valuable growing resource, supporting the operational success of the nursery, and perform any other reasonable task as required by management and in accordance with applicable laws.
Mental and Physical Requirements
- Specific knowledge of agricultural practices.
- Able to climb up and down equipment.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to operate hand tools (such as trimmers, fertilizer applicators, backpack blowers).
- Able to operate machinery (such as tractors, forklifts, case loaders).
- Ability to operate a personal computer.
- Ability to demonstrate company customer service philosophy.
- Ability to dial, hear and respond to telephone or in-person inquiries and daily assignments.
- Ability to coordinate customer service activities with staff in and outside the office.
- Ability to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to move around the office with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to maintain and file documents.
- Ability to sit at a desk or computer terminal, writing, typing, keying and coding information.
Work Environment Characteristics
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, insects, or agricultural chemicals.
- Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, and wet and/or humid weather conditions.
- The work environment for this position may include observations near moving mechanical parts.
- Individual must be able to withstand the noise of forklifts, tractors, and other agricultural equipment.
Right to change
Management retains the right to add, subtract or change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and their current resume to [email protected]
EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER NEEDED
Posted: 1/30/25
Full-time, experienced landscape person wanted. Maintenance, planting, pruning and irrigation system operation on first-class properties. $16-$20 per hour DOE. English speaking required. Valid drivers’ license and good driving record. Able to operate mowers, blowers, etc. Clean-cut appearance, dependable, a good worker and good with people.
Apply at: [email protected]
GROWER
Posted: 11/12/24
PRT is currently recruiting for a full time Grower position at PRT Hubbard, Hubbard, Oregon, USA. This person will assist with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles, and will operationally assist, co-ordinate and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities. This engaging, high paced, physical position offers a safe work environment and an opportunity for a career that will make a positive change in the world. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about nursery activities, while working independently and efficiently. Weekend and shift work required. Some experience and education in Horticulture preferred. Full training will be provided. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence and efficiency for this position.
Key responsibilities:
- Implementing water, fertilization and greenhouse cultural programs as indicated on Crop Prescriptions.
- Operating the Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate and alarm programs.
- Monitoring the growth of seedlings through morphological measurements and tissue nutrient analyses.
- Making insect and disease inspections and implementing methods of control.
- Keeping neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems.
- Inspecting and repairing, or requesting replacement, Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
- Supervising and training seasonal irrigation employees.
- Training nursery employees in safe, efficient work practices in weeding, quality control, cultural practices, and other nursery activities, as applicable.
- Follow a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application.
- Providing feedback on growing programs to the Production Manager on a regular basis.
- Filter cleaning and replacement for the main filter and those within greenhouses.
- Regular inspection of injectors, irrigation lines and mixing equipment for wear and proper function.
- Assisting with crop and growing material inventories.
Required qualifications and skills:
- Successful completion of two certificates in horticulture.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Great organizational and record keeping skills.
- Ability to provide basic maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage matching your level of experience and ability
- Bonus incentive program
- Matching 401k program
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dental
- A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
- Room to grow – Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
- Work-Life Balance
- Collaboration and teamwork – Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
- Green Culture – Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process.
To apply, please submit your resume directly to us through our career portal at: PRT.com/grow-your-career
HEAD GROWER
Posted: 12/12/25
Join Our Team as a Head Grower at Heirloom Roses! Are you passionate about plants and people? Do you dream of making the world more beautiful, one rose at a time? If so, Heirloom Roses might be the perfect place for you!
About Us: Heirloom Roses is a fast-growing, family-owned company based in St. Paul, Oregon. Our nursery thrives on nurturing exquisite, ownroot roses, shipped across the United States and Canada. We are dedicated to beauty, quality, and community, with a fun, collaborative workplace culture that values growth—for our plants and our people.
About the Role: As the Head Grower, you will lead our nursery operations, ensuring both our plants and team members thrive. This role involves managing plant cultivation, mentoring a diverse workforce, and embracing innovative technologies like RFID, automation, and robotics to keep our nursery at the forefront of horticultural advancements. Starting at $70k, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Growing Plants: Oversee all aspects of plant production, control of nutrients, climate, and pest management. Monitor crop development, direct technical applications, and uphold quality standards to cultivate high-quality plants.
- Growing People: Lead, train, and mentor a diverse team, fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Growing Possibilities: Innovate and streamline processes, evaluate new technologies, and implement strategies for efficiency and sustainability.
- Communicate effectively and positively with everyone from leadership to team members in the greenhouse.
About You: We are looking for an adaptable leader who is a natural community builder and embraces new ways of doing things.
Our ideal candidate has:
- A Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of nursery or greenhouse management experience
- A passion for innovation and technology in horticulture
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to connect with a diverse workforce
- Proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
Why Join Heirloom Roses?
- Be part of a mission-driven company committed to beauty, quality, and growth.
- Work in a beautiful, historic setting in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
- Enjoy a fun and casual work environment with a professional edge.
- Thrive in a company that values its employees and invests in their success.
Apply Now to become a part of the Heirloom Roses family and help us make the world more beautiful, one rose at a time.
Apply to: [email protected]
HELP WANTED
Posted: 1/3/24
For jobs and key employees throughout California and the Northwest, call Florasearch, Inc. You know us. For more than four decades we have been bringing together key people and excellent companies in the nursery and greenhouse industries and allied trades. Check our references. Confidential. Employer pays fee.
Florasearch, Inc.
1740 Lake Markham Rd.
Sanford, FL 32771
Ph 407- 320-8177
Fx 407 -320-8083
FloraSearch.com
[email protected]
HELP WANTED
Posted: 1/3/24
Loen Nursery, Inc. – Wholesale Growers & Suppliers of High Quality Plants We are always looking for career oriented skilled
staff. Our operations include wholesale growing, shipping, landscape contractor sales, and retail nursery. If you have the interest and skills needed to be a part of our team, please apply. We are growers of container and field grown ornamentals.
We are looking for people in the following areas:
- Sales / Customer Service (Wholesale/Retail)
- Production / Growers / Supervisors
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory / Office Management and Admin / Purchasing
- Pesticide / IPM Managers and Applicators
- Irrigation Management / Skilled Laborers
- Outside sales throughout U.S. and Canada
- Controller / Accounting Manager
- Horticultural Website Developer
Applicants with specific work experience or education in the nursery industry is desired. Computer skills, Spanish / English bilingual, plant ID knowledge and equipment operation skills also preferred.
Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits to include: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance. Respond with resume to [email protected] to the specific job for which you qualify.
For more information, please visit us online at www.loennursery.com.
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE SOUTHEAST TERRITORY
Posted: 11/20/24
For 75 years, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. has provided our industry the highest quality bare root and containerized shade and flowering trees in North America! Our core beliefs are rooted in family and in our commitment to provide exceptional trees and service to our customers.
We’re seeking an experienced independent sales representative for our Southeast Territory, one of the most beautiful and dynamic nursery regions of our country! This qualified individual will proactively sell all lines of JFS product to current and prospective customers while maintaining a high level of professionalism, positivity and communication.
Successful candidates will possess the key strengths of excellent listening and communication skills, self-motivation and a strong drive to succeed. Consistent market feedback and collaboration with Sales Manager to further develop and expand the territory, while delivering prompt service and support is essential. Familiarity with selling nursery stock, residing in the territory and experience traveling to visit clients on a regular basis is required.
If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with a well-known and established leader in the nursery industry please email, fax, or mail your resume and cover letter to:
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co
Attn: HR
PO Box 189
Boring OR 97009
[email protected]
Fax: 503-512-2209
