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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Address , Wheaton, 20902, Md
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-07-28
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
Description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

Montgomery Parks- Horticulture Forestry and Environmental Education Division is currently seeking a motivated, highly organized, and professional Greenhouse Grower to perform a broad range of Greenhouse work for Brookside Gardens, a horticulture display garden located in Wheaton, Maryland. The potential candidate should be a highly collaborative team member that will put Brookside Gardens’ mission first and help to deliver remarkable experiences to our guests. The Greenhouse Grower is responsible for producing high quality annuals, perennials, tropical and woody plants to support the display gardens, conservatories, landscapes, education programs and gift shops. Our growing facilities include a new 11,000 square foot greenhouse, an older 6,000 square foot greenhouse, plus several outdoor growing areas.
This position reports directly to the Greenhouse Production Supervisor.
Throughout the year, Brookside Gardens hosts more than 800,000 visitors, many at engaging programs and events for children and adults, including the summer live butterfly exhibit and winter light display. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of our community and can help us become a more inclusive garden for staff and visitors. Go to our website to learn more about Brookside Gardens. www.brooksidegardens.org
Please Note: The salary range listed represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Candidates will be placed in appropriate classification based on experience compared to minimum qualifications.
This position can be filled at the Senior or Principal level depending on qualifications.

Montgomery Parks- Horticulture Forestry and Environmental Education Division is currently seeking a motivated, highly organized, and professional Greenhouse Grower to perform a broad range of Greenhouse work for Brookside Gardens, a horticulture display garden located in Wheaton, Maryland. The potential candidate should be a highly collaborative team member that will put Brookside Gardens’ mission first and help to deliver remarkable experiences to our guests. The Greenhouse Grower is responsible for producing high quality annuals, perennials, tropical and woody plants to support the display gardens, conservatories, landscapes, education programs and gift shops. Our growing facilities include a new 11,000 square foot greenhouse, an older 6,000 square foot greenhouse, plus several outdoor growing areas.
This position reports directly to the Greenhouse Production Supervisor.
Throughout the year, Brookside Gardens hosts more than 800,000 visitors, many at engaging programs and events for children and adults, including the summer live butterfly exhibit and winter light display. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of our community and can help us become a more inclusive garden for staff and visitors. Go to our website to learn more about Brookside Gardens. www.brooksidegardens.org
Please Note: The salary range listed represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Candidates will be placed in appropriate classification based on experience compared to minimum qualifications.

This position can be filled at the Senior or Principal level depending on qualifications.

Examples of Important Duties

Senior Greenhouse Technician, Grade H16 ($43,586-$60,389-$77,192)
What the job will involve -

  • Produce all seasonal annuals, perennials, and tropical plants used throughout the gardens.
  • Maintain accurate records, files and inventories for plant propagation, plant labels, grow lights, and crop production.
  • Maintain healthy stock plants and rotating greenhouse collections.
  • Receive seeds, plugs, herbaceous and woody plant material for production.
  • Use IPM practices to identify, monitor and manage pests, diseases, and weeds.
  • Monitor greenhouse temperatures, humidity, and moisture levels.
  • Assist and make recommendations coordinating a biological control program.
  • Receive and stock materials and supplies to support production operations.
Important Skills and Characteristics
  • Some evening and weekend work is required, including assisting with special events.
  • Proficient knowledge of plant identification, greenhouse control systems, plant cultural requirements, and disease/pest recognition.
  • Willingness to share horticultural knowledge with visitors, volunteers, and staff in informal settings and through formally scheduled programs
  • Organized, reliable, accurate and detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Working in extreme high and low temperatures, apply pesticides, operate equipment, interact with visitors in a formal/informal setting, stoop, bend, stretch, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Knowledge of diverse plant material for indoor and outdoor display gardens and exhibits.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite and other specialized programs.
Principal Greenhouse Technician, Grade H18 ($49,361-$68,390-$87,419)
What the job will involve -
  • Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Working in extreme high and low temperatures, apply pesticides, operate equipment, interact with visitors in a formal/informal setting, stoop, bend, stretch, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Monitor greenhouse temperatures, humidity, and moisture levels.
  • Use IPM practices to identify, monitor and manage pests, diseases, and weeds
  • Coordinate a complex schedule of crop production for conservatory displays, special events, outdoor seasonal displays, and gift shops.
  • Produce all seasonal annuals, perennials, and tropical plants used throughout the gardens.
  • Maintain healthy stock plants and rotating greenhouse collections.
  • Receive seeds, plugs, herbaceous and woody plant material for production.
  • Receive and stock materials and supplies to support production operations.
  • Organized, reliable, accurate and detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
  • Some evening and weekend work is required, including assisting with special events
  • Willingness to share horticultural knowledge with visitors, volunteers, and staff in informal settings and through formally scheduled programs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite and other specialized programs.
  • Implement and coordinate a biological control program.
  • Maintain accurate records, files and inventories for plant propagation, plant labels, grow lights, and crop production.
Important Skills and Characteristics
  • Demonstrated skill in all areas of crop production
  • Extensive knowledge of plant identification, greenhouse control systems, plant cultural requirements, and disease/pest recognition.
  • Broad crop scheduling knowledge of diverse plant material for indoor and outdoor display gardens and exhibits
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current Maryland Pesticide Applicators license or other state.
  • Multilingual
  • Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in growing ornamental crops in a production greenhouse.

Minimum Qualifications

Principal Greenhouse Technician, Grade H18 ($49,361 - $87,419)
1. Associate of Arts Degree in Horticulture or related area plus three years of progressively responsible gardening and greenhouse/horticultural /nursery experience, or
2. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in horticultural, greenhouse or nursery work.
3. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations , suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.
4. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's certification.
5. Pass commission medical examination.
6. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may
require:
a) U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant and Animal Protection Service Permit, for
acquiring and maintaining live exhibits upon appointment, or within 6 months.
b) Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsement upon appointment,
or within 6 months.

Senior Greenhouse Technician, Grade H16 ($43,586 -$77,192)
1. Associate of Arts degree in horticulture or related area and one year of progressive greenhouse, nursery experience in horticultural support work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.
3. Maryland Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator's certification within six months of appointment.
4. Pass Commission medical examination
5. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsement upon appointment, or within 6 months.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Principal Greenhouse/Nursery Technician
Class/Specification: Senior Greenhouse Technician

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Montgomery Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 424 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.