Assist Farm Manager with day to day greenhouse growing responsibilities for several major breeding programs and support programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and communicate with project leaders in all areas of greenhouse growing.
• Greenhouse management, including: schedule of plantings, drip irrigation, fertilization systems, equipment operation, maintenance/repair/troubleshooting of computerized climate control system, sterilization of greenhouse after each crop, research growing media selection, ordering and maintaining supplies. 
• Pesticide management to include IPM and pesticide application, maintain pesticide use records and proper posting of applications. 
• Provide assistance with filling pots and harvest, and supervision of contract labor crew. 
• Operate forklifts, perform leaf tissue and soil testing on regular basis, and other tasks as assigned by Farm Manager.

Educational Qualifications Desired

• Degree in Horticulture/Greenhouse Management or equivalent experience
• Three years of greenhouse growing experience required

Skills and Experience Desired

• Knowledge of Wadsworth control system helpful, or other control systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to obtain Forklift Operator’s Permit
• Pass respirator fit test
• Work closely with greenhouse users
• Fluent in English language required, knowledge of Spanish language helpful
• Must have, or be able to obtain Oregon Private Pesticide Applicators License
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and troubleshoot

Working Conditions

• Inside working conditions: heat, humidity
• Outside working conditions: cold, heat, rain
• Must wear PPE’s while applying pesticides in a greenhouse setting
• Minimum of 40 hours per week
• Seasonally longer hours depending on work load 
• Able to lift 50 lbs

To apply for this position, please visit http://www.nunhemsusa.com/aboutus/careers.aspx

Nunhems USA, Inc. offers a competitive wage base and benefits program.

Nunhems USA, Inc. is an EOE with a drug free work environment.

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