We are always interested in you!

Carolina Native Nursery always welcomes inquiries from prospective employees. That means send us your resume, we will get back to you.

We are a young and growing company, seen as a leader in not only growing and selling native plants but also in education and outreach.

Job Title: Shrub Grower

Reports To: Nursery Manager (company president)

Job Overview:

Carolina Native Nursery’s Shrub Grower will be an integral part of our outstanding team. We are looking to find a candidate who wants to find a home in western N.C. Someone who possesses the qualities of autonomy, responsibility, and attention to detail is necessary. Our mission as a company is always to grow great native plants. 

The Shrub Grower is a new position at our nursery, and will work with our Nursery Manager and Production Manager to understand how we propagate, pot up, fertilize, irrigate, spray, and sell native shrubs including native azaleas. We expect that after one growing season the Shrub Grower will have enough experience to offer their own decisions on how and when to grow and care for all of our plants the following year.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Management of shrub farm and shrub inventory
• Follow all of our established standard operating procedures (SOPS)
• Maintenance of all existing shrubs on the property 
  • Learn how we: monitor moisture and run irrigation, manage pests and diseases, fertilize, prune, and weed 
  • Assist supervising the team of seasonal workers when they are potting up shrubs

• Complete and update the daily schedules for shrub care
• Continue to develop SOPs to insure top quality plants
• Advise sales staff of product quality and availability

• Help to develop shrub projections and purchase schedules

Qualifications:

Nursery experience will be favored

Skill and experience in data entry/record keeping

Microsoft Word and Excel

Hardworking and engaged team member

Pesticide applicator’s license is a plus

Operating skid steers and tractors is a plus

Able to work in outdoor conditions

 

This is a salaried, full time position with benefits including health Insurance and paid time off. Salary depends on experience. We are open Monday-Friday.

Requirements: Associates or bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related nursery production experience. 

 

Please fill out application or send resume and return to Bill@carolinanativenursery.com:  Click here for Application