R&D Nurseries

Plant Nursery Supervisor & Operator

R & D Nurseries, Inc. is a growing tropical foliage nursery looking for a reliable, experienced, and hands-on Plant Nursery Supervisor & Operator to join our team full-time.

This is an active position for someone who enjoys working with plants, working outdoors and in greenhouse environments, and being part of a growing nursery operation. The ideal candidate should have previous nursery, greenhouse, landscaping, horticulture, or plant-care experience and be comfortable taking responsibility for a variety of daily nursery operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with daily nursery operations and plant care
• Spray plants using proper application and safety procedures
• Water and maintain tropical foliage plants
• Load and unload trucks and assist with receiving and shipping
• Prepare plants and orders for shipment
• Work weekends and occasional extended hours when needed
• Operate and monitor propane heaters during cold weather
• Work in hot, humid, and changing weather conditions
• Assist with moving, organizing, and maintaining plants throughout the nursery
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Travel between our nursery locations in Umatilla and Zellwood, Florida
• Work closely with management and other team members to keep daily operations running efficiently
• Take initiative and help solve problems as they arise

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate should be:

• Experienced or have a strong working knowledge of nursery, greenhouse, horticulture, landscaping, or plant-care operations
• Comfortable working with tropical plants and learning about new plant varieties
• Able to safely handle plant treatments and spraying responsibilities
• Dependable and willing to work weekends when needed
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking direction
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable operating basic nursery equipment
• Able to work safely around propane heaters and other nursery equipment
• Able to lift, carry, push, and move heavy plants, materials, and equipment
• Comfortable working in hot temperatures and physically demanding conditions
• Able to travel/commute between our Umatilla and Zellwood nursery locations
• Willing to learn and grow with a rapidly expanding nursery business

This Position Is Best Suited For Someone Who:

Enjoys working with plants and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, hardworking, organized, and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities.

As R & D Nurseries continues to grow, there is an opportunity for the right person to take on additional responsibility and grow with the company.

Position: Full-Time Plant Nursery Supervisor & Operator
Location: Central Florida — Umatilla & Zellwood nursery locations
Schedule: Full-time; weekends and flexible hours may be required based on nursery operations