Horticulturist

Department ADMIN.

Reports to MANAGEMENT TEAM

Broad Function
A Horticulturist is responsible for increasing yield, improving vigor, size, and taste of plants. They also coordinate research programs for selective crops. Horticulturists must have extensive knowledge about trees, flowers, vegetables, nuts, bushes, and fruits.

Principal Responsibilities
-Oversee the production and care of plants, fruits and vegetables.
-Manage crop scheduling for timing of appropriate planting and harvesting.
-Perform propagation, irrigation, and pest management of plants.
-Control plant growth regulation through mixing and testing fertilizers, and monitor injectors in greenhouses.
-Responsible for greenhouse environment management and maintenance of plant material in assigned greenhouses.
-Direct labor in the functions of crop management.
-Oversee seasonal staff and production labor.