Assistant Grower-Spring 2026 in Cambridge

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining plant health, to ensure the growth of healthy trees and shrubs
• Direct nursery staff to cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs and other plants
• Provide training to the nursery staff
• Protect nursery plants from diseases, weeds, insects and pests
• Implement the best standards in nursery management
• Must maintain clean work areas
• Able to handle a fast-paced, high-pressure environment during peak season especially
• Ensure all operating procedures are followed

Requirements

• Degree in horticulture or a related field is required
• Two years of industry experience
• Ability to supervise others
• Valid G driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Fluent English required
• Ability to speak Spanish is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work with a diverse workforce
• Able to handle changes in temperature and humidity
• Familiarity with pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, watering and planting procedures
• Knowledge of various plants and plant names
• Must be professional, dependable, organized and have attention to detail
• Must have a great work ethic, be a team-player and have an entrepreneurial drive
• Able to use Microsoft office software such as Outlook, Word and Excel