Greenhouse Manager
2 months ago
Position:?Greenhouse Manager
Reports to:?Farm Manager
Classification:?Full-Time, Exempt
Southall Farm and Inn is a premier destination that blends nature, farm production, and people together to display the best practices of southern food and hospitality.
Position Description:
The Greenhouse Manager will be responsible for the oversight of Southall’s greenhouse operations and site-wide propagation. The Greenhouse Manager will be responsible for executing the propagation plan for the farm team’s growing spaces; which include but are not limited to, the production fields, public spaces, and kitchen gardens. The Greenhouse Manager will work closely with the Farm Manager on seasonal timing, plant health and overall best practices.
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Responsibilities:
Propagation House
Daily production of plants from seeds, cuttings, and graftings to achieve production targets.
Daily maintenance of crops in the greenhouse.
Growing vegetables starts for the farm and retail store.
Growing annuals and perennials for landscaped and flower areas.
Maintain records for propagation – working with the farm manager
Monitor germination rates and growth patterns – communicate with farm manager
Once trained, ensure regular maintenance of greenhouse and greenhouse equipment
Monitor and manage pest and disease in greenhouse area
Flexibility to meet various and changing needs of the farm
Citrus Greenhouse
The citrus Greenhouse is overseen by the Orchardist with heavy collaboration from the Greenhouse Manager. A general understanding of citrus trees including planting, pruning, harvest, irrigation, pests and disease, moisture, and temperature needs is a bonus.
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Guest Interaction
Lead a portion of guest-facing farm programming classes at Southall.
These programs will fall during both the week and weekend.
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Additional Responsibilities:
Assistance in the garden, when schedule allows, with weeding, thinning, harvesting, planting, washing, and packing
Priorities workload for maximum efficiency and production
Ability to communicate well in advance
Guest service and engagement
Record keeping
Collaborate with ordering of seeds, plants, propagation, and gardening supplies
Knowledge of short-term and long-term seed storage
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Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of greenhouse climate control systems
Knowledge and experience with Integrated Pest Management products and techniques
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Propagation skills required; proper seeding and propagating techniques, watering, and a thorough understanding of the lifecycle of plants from germination to planting
Thorough knowledge of botany, seed germination, and seed collection/storage
Thorough experience propagating and seeding plants at scale
Ability to interact positively with advisory group, management, co-workers, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
Ability to come to work regularly and on time, follow directions, take constructive feedback, and have a respectful working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to be a positive representative of Southall with all guests.
Ability to draft reports, SOP’s, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, and team members.
Ability to adapt to changing production as the farm matures
The Greenhouse Manager?will be required to stand, walk, sit, seed by hand, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
The farm at Southall is a production farm and requires some flexibility with hours.
This position requires a weekend day(s) and a commitment to the farm during seasonal high periods such as spring and summer.
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Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from four-year college or university, or four years related experience.
A background in sustainable farming practices is beneficial
2+ seasons in greenhouse production
Certificate of completion from trade school is beneficial
A driver’s license is required.
Southall is a growing and developing farm and business, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
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Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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