The Horticultural Production Team Member will be responsible for assisting in the production and care of the over 50,000 plants that Fort Collins Nursery grows annually. Employees in this position will be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as they assist with production, receiving, and general maintenance processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Propagation: Assist in the propagation of plants through seed sowing, cuttings, and division.
• Planting: Participate in the planting and transplanting of a variety of plants according to established guidelines.
• Cultivation: Perform cultivation tasks such as weeding, watering, and pruning.
• Monitor plant health including identifying and reporting pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Watering: Assist with watering plant material on a regular basis.
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and tracking plant growth stages.
• Assist in the unloading of plant shipments and check-in processes.
• Assist in stocking retail nursery plants as required.
• General Maintenance: Contribute to the overall cleanliness and organization of production areas.
• Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and machinery while ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Assist with ground maintenance and light facility repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to accomplish daily tasks in support of Production department goals and ensure efficient workflows.
• Ensure established safety procedures are followed and maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Participate in training programs and stay up to date on horticultural best practices and overall industry trends.
• Production processes require an attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Time management highly preferred. Employees in this position will need to work efficiently and meet season-specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability is highly preferred. Employees may be required to shift priorities or assist other Nursery teams with work as business needs fluctuate.
• Enjoying plant production and care highly preferred. Having a genuine interest in plant production and care along with a willingness to learn production practices will set up an employee for success in this role.
• Being able to work with others as a team and communicate. This position has extremely minimal and limited customer interaction, but employees in this position will need to work alongside other Nursery staff in a productive and respectful manner.
• Must possess reliable transportation. Production has facilities both at our Mulberry retail location as well as a dedicated production facility in Ault. Staff in this role will be expected to travel to our Ault facility as required.
• Experience in horticulture production is highly preferred.
• Plant and pest identification experience preferred.
• Experience operating horticultural tools and equipment preferred.
• Experience doing highly active outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions highly preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Production processes requires an attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work. _
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• Time management highly preferred. Employees in this position will need to work efficiently and meet season-specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptability is highly preferred. Employees may be required to shift priorities or assist other Nursery teams with work as business needs fluctuate.

• Enjoying plant production and care is highly preferred. Having a genuine interest in plant production and care along with a willingness to learn production practices will set an employee up for success in this role.

• Being able to work with others as a team and communicate. This position has extremely minimal and limited customer interaction, but employees in this position will need to work alongside other Nursery staff in a productive and respectful manner.

• Must possess reliable transportation. Production has facilities both at our Mulberry retail location as well as a dedicated production facility in Ault. Staff in this role will be required to travel to our Ault facility as required.

Education and Experience:

• Experience in horticulture production is highly preferred.
• Plant and pest identification experience preferred.
• Experience operating horticultural tools and equipment preferred.
• Experience doing highly active outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly in inclement weather.
• Majority of time will be spent on feet moving around and accessing/moving objects by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.