6-14-16 Greenhouse/Retail Nursery Technician (Part-Time) - Venice
Job Title
Greenhouse/Retail Nursery Technician
Agency
Home Grown Edible Landscapes
Location
1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Pay Rate
Depends on skill level - $15.50 - $18.50/hr Part time 24 hr/week
Responsibilities
Part time non-exempt (24 hrs/wk)
About this company
Home Grown Edible Landscape was founded in 2009 by master gardener and horticulturist Geri Miller. HGEL’s mission is to teach its clients and the general public how to use their landscapes in a productive and sustainable way using organic methods in an urban setting often in small spaces. Our focus for our private clients is on designing edibles and native landscapes but we also specialize in culinary production gardens for HGEL’s commercial clients: chefs, mixologists, spas and resorts.
In 2013 HGEL opened The Cook’s Garden (TCG) by HGEL on Abbot Kinney in Venice. TCG is an urban farm growing primarily for restaurants but also includes a retail nursery, outdoor classroom, chicken coop and garden shop. A satellite branch of TCG was opened in Manhattan Beach in 2015. This is a rapidly expanding company that is looking to further develop its great team with highly qualified individuals seeking positions in the urban agriculture/edible landscaping field. If you are passionate about working in this newly emerging specialty, this position should be a perfect fit. High potential for advancement within the company.
About this job
This position performs/coordinates key greenhouse duties for The Cook’s Garden by HGEL in Venice, propagating for the chef and home cook clients at TCG but also HGEL’s private clients and the TCG retail nursery. Works closely with manager/principal. PLEASE NOTE: we believe keeping our carbon footprint as small as possible is important so apply only if you live within a 15-20 mile radius of this area of LA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage and maintain greenhouse facilities at TCG including:
transplanting, propagating additional plant material as required by TCG and private clients as well as retail nursery
soil/seedling mix management
fertilizing
pest and disease management
sterilizing equipment
monitoring/maintaining/auditing misting system, greenhouse environment (temperature/humidity, fan use)
• Assist manager or principal in seasonal garden transition planning
• Prepare email maintenance notes of work performed at and any “to-do” lists for action to be taken by other staff and maintain the greenhouse “white board” of all sowing
• Immediately advise manager or principal of any problems that you cannot solve that can impact outcomes or cause potential crop failures as soon as possible.
Required Skills
Requirements
• Certification as a CE Master Gardener, Nursery professional or UC Victory Gardener preferred
• At least 2 years experience in greenhouse production
• Thorough knowledge of all facets of organic greenhouse practices/management and propagation techniques
• Ability to diagnose and problem‐solve using organic methods
• Ability to move heavy items from time to time
• Working knowledge of basic office software such as Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Desired Skills
• Experience in a retail nursery a plus
Compensation commensurate with experience and skill level.
Application Mode:
- Initial application process includes brief written exam on horticultural principles relating to greenhouse management and propagation to assess skill level.
- Email your resume with a brief description of why you’re perfect for this job to
- All resumes (references, education, etc) will be confirmed and verified
Application Deadline:
open until filled
Contact for further information: