Job description
Join VerdantWorks Nursery & Research, a leading facility focused on sustainable horticulture and ornamental plants. We’re seeking a hands-on Horticulture Technician to support greenhouse operations, plant propagation, and field installations for our commercial clients.
In this role you’ll work with climate-controlled benches, irrigation systems, and data-driven cultivation protocols to grow high-quality specimens while maintaining sanitation, safety, and efficiency standards.
You’ll collaborate with agronomists, researchers, and landscape designers to implement best practices in irrigation, nutrition, pruning, and pest management. A passion for plants, strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset are essential.
Why VerdantWorks: competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and access to cutting-edge horticultural technology in a collaborative environment.
Responsibility
- Oversee daily greenhouse operations including climate control, sanitation, and inventory management.
- Propagate, pot, and transplant ornamental and edible plants following approved protocols.
- Monitor irrigation scheduling, nutrient delivery, and drainage to optimize growth and water use.
- Scout for pests and diseases; implement integrated pest management while maintaining safety compliance.
- Collect and record growth data, labeling, and traceability for quality assurance.
- Prepare customer orders, perform quality checks, and assist with on-site installation or planting.
- Support research projects by setting up experiments, collecting samples, and documenting results.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace and comply with safety and environmental standards.
Qualification
- High school diploma or related horticulture experience; associate degree preferred.
- 2+ years in greenhouse operations, nursery, or landscape maintenance.
- Knowledge of plant propagation, pruning, grafting, and container culture.
- Experience with irrigation systems, fertigation, soil media, and pH management.
- Ability to operate basic horticulture equipment and climate control devices.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and teamwork.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in greenhouse conditions.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.