Chuck Hafner’s Garden Center Hiring for Greenhouse Assistant at Syracuse, NY Full Time

Greenhouse Assistant

Summary – Greenhouse Assistant will help to complete all tasks in the greenhouses. The Greenhouse Assistant will report to the Head Grower. The Greenhouse Assistant will develop competency in and complete all tasks established by the Head Grower to effectively and efficiently grow and sell a high quality product in accordance with the standards of Chuck Hafner’s Garden Center.

Breakdown of primary job responsibilities:

1. GREENHOUSE

Seed, Transplant, Space, Water, Trim and clean plants while maintaining proper growing environment for optimal plant cultivation and growth. Operate greenhouse machinery including soil machine, seeder, transplanter and fertilizing systems.

2. WATERING SYSTEMS / GREENHOUSE MAINTENANCE

Learn and be proficient in all automated watering systems in the greenhouse to be able to install, operate, maintain and repair as required. Fill fertilizer systems and perform routine checks. Perform routine preventative greenhouse maintenance and repairs.

3. CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS

Learn and be proficient in applying control applications including insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators and beneficial. Learn and follow required safety protocols while using chemicals. Document and maintain chemical logs as required.

Secondary Duties:

· Assist in all aspects of the retail store/greenhouses when needed

· Winter maintenance, organization, and store set up if needed

· Understanding general operations to be able to assist in other departments

· Building/Property General Areas: security, maintenance, cleanliness and detailing

· Gaining store wide product/plant knowledge

Approximate -Hourly Breakdown:

· Unless needed collect unemployment (12/20-2/1)

· 40-50 hours per week-Monday thru Sunday 5-6 days per week (2/1-4/15)

· 40-65 hours per week-Monday thru Sunday 6-7 days per week (4/16-7/3)

· 32-40 hours per week-Monday thru Sunday 5 days per week (7/4-11/25)

· 40 hours per week-Monday thru Sunday 5days per week (11/26-12/20)

The range of expected hours can fluctuate up or down based on the daily needs of the company. Full availability is required between 4/1 – 7/4 and 11/26-12/15 including weekends, mornings, and possible evenings. No time off maybe taken during this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location