Assistant Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Assistant
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the daily maintenance of a designated range of plants. Maintenance includes watering, fertilizing, spacing, weeding, and moving plants.
- Partner with Head Grower to execute against assigned grow operations and projects.
- Manage, supervise, and direct the activities of assigned staff; make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, or advancement of employees.
- Assign work and monitor progress; guide, train, and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through professional growth.
- Assure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements.
- Direct and assist management of grow schedules, personnel, and quality assurance practices.
- Responsible for directing work with the Grow Team and ensuring the team works at and above expectations.
- Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with proper moisture management techniques.
- Familiarity with proper nutrient management and testing procedures.
- Ability to identify common crop insect and disease problems.
- Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options.
- High level of interpersonal skills to be able to positively interact with fellow associates.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Knowledgeable of growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation.
- Must pass any and all required background checks.
- Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent industry experience or training.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Excel and Google Sheets.
- A valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The job requires employees to be on their feet for long periods of time, sit, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs, and push/pull racks on wheels of 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to work in all Greenhouse conditions including wet, humid, dusty, dirty, and extreme hot/cold temperatures.