Now Hiring - Horticulturists, and assistants - Washington, DC NE
Se habla español! Bilingual a plus.
Do you have an affinity for plants? Especially beautiful flowers grown under the sun?
A greenhouse in Washington, DC is hiring to fill horticulturist and assistant positions
Job Description:
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Full time and part time positions available
Shifts can start as early as 6:00 am and end as late as 4:30 pm
Must be available weekends. This is a 7 day a week operation.
Must be able to self manage and motivate
Maintain cleanliness of facility and workspaces, inside and outside
At times you will be exposed to summer or winter weather conditions
Grow, process, package and ship flowers
Maintain overall health of plants ot include, watering, pruning, mixing of nutrients, and applying pest management products
Greenhouse experience a plus
Horticulture/cultivation experience a plus
Basic understanding of Windows and MS Office a plus. MS Excel is utilized daily/weekly!
On occasion be able to lift 35+ lbs. (with assistance when necessary)
Walk, stand, sit, bend, or crouch throughout the course of a work day
More details upon hire/orientation
Located – 5-10 minutes from Bladensburg, Hyattsville, Mt. Rainier and only 15 minutes from College Park
Must have reliable transportation
Must be available to work some weekends
Accrued sick pay
Health benefits available
Hourly Rate $18.00 and up based on experience
Must be 21 to apply
Entry-level positions available
All training conducted on site
No experience necessary
Promotion to keyholder or management positions available for those who exhibit leadership qualities
How to apply:
Please reply to the job posting with a cover letter and resume.