Welcome to Hood’s Gardens! We are a wholesale annual flower grower supplying highest quality plant material to the central Indiana area. We are hiring a Grower for annual flower production in Noblesville, IN (about 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis).

We have an extremely diverse plant catalog to commercial landscape contractors as well as a full line for independent retail garden centers throughout the state. Hood’s Gardens has a dedicated grower staff that works closely with the plant material to ensure the highest quality end product.This is achieved through knowledge and utilization of the facilities state-of-the-art resources including ECHO basket water systems, OASIS water systems, irrigation booms, complete PRIVA environmental controls and multiple chemical/fertilizer injection systems.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience along with medical, dental and life insurance.We also offer a matching 401K and paid time off for vacations and holidays.

What you will be doing:

As part of the growing team, you will help with producing and maintaining the highest quality plant material for the central Indiana market, while keeping the facility clean and operating efficiently.
This grower position is responsible for all the plant health and quality of crops in assigned growing areas. The focus is on the watering, fertilization, soil testing, growth regulation/monitoring and treating any pest or disease in all assigned crop zones.
Team members will work together to determine the best options for their zones and will each participate in crop scouting, releasing biologicals agents, and general pesticide applications.
Assist in all aspects of the growing process including watering, fertilizing, spraying, PGR applications, plant movement and equipment maintenance.
Assist in weekly soil and water sample testing for their zones, recording pH/EC data as well as water quality and usage data.
Participate in rotational weekend watering schedules and holidays.
Growing staff may be asked to assist with assembling, filling and setting down containers as well as verifying irrigation systems.
Each grower will be responsible for their assigned zones including general upkeep activities to keep the facility clean and safe to work in.

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in greenhouse production required -OR- Associate’s Degree or higher in Horticulture or related field.
Experience with pest management and pesticide applications.
Pesticide operator license is required to be obtained within first 3 months of hire.
Ability to apply chemicals while wearing protective equipment.
Strong record keeping skills, highly organized, and self-motivated.
Ability to tolerate hot, humid greenhouse conditions.
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must be open to new challenges and opportunities and strive for the highest quality possible.
Eager to continue learning and have an open mind.

Hood's Gardens, Inc.

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