Section Grower Level 2

A career at Skagit Horticulture is challenging, rewarding, and satisfying. We accomplish our goals when each individual performs to their full potential while contributing as a valuable team player with others in the organization.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Section Grower Level 2 is responsible for all aspects of crop production including pesticide applications, data collection and entry, and coordinating with Head Grower and other departments to ensure quality production.

Position Summary:

• · Provide moisture and fertilizer to crops through use of sprinklers, fog, drip tubes, booms, and hoses
• · Maintain sanitation throughout assigned area (to include non-plant material upkeep such as algae-free floors, no weeds, no garbage)
• · Walk crops with Head Grower weekly to identify issues and develop a plan for the upcoming week
• · Scout for pest and disease; Conduct soil samples to test for pH/EC
• · Perform sanitation, herbicide, beneficial biological and pesticide applications
• · Practice safety at all times
• · Aid fellow growers and departments as needed
• · Properly use and maintain equipment in growing area including injectors, carts, spray trailers

Required Qualifications:

• · Work holidays and weekends as required
• · Lift/carry weights up to 50lbs and stand/walk for long periods of time
• · Able to work in all environmental conditions and move between temperature extremes

Preferred Qualifications:

• · Minimum 1 year of growing experience
• · Computer experience
• · Effective verbal and written communication

Benefits Skagit offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and 8 paid holidays.

Please have all resumes submitted to Jobs@skagithort.com