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.