Greenhouse Manager - Miller Nature Preserve

Job description

Description The Greenhouse Manager assists the park manager with planning, directing, and coordinating the operation, staff, maintenance, and associated programs for plant collections within Miller Nature Preserve’s Conservatory (5,000 square foot glass house display) as well as the outdoor gardens. Performs various activities associated with the care, maintenance, development, and operation of the greenhouse, public gardens, nature preserve, buildings, and grounds. Oversees plant health care programs (including IPM) in coordination with the park manager. Researches, develops, and shares plant knowledge, including identification and cultural care requirements. Collects and maintains records of information related to plant accessions, removals, transfers, labeling, and signage, ensuring accuracy and quality control. Through regular assessment, identify and report on plant pest or illness concerns, determine and employ the best troubleshooting strategy to resolve issues promptly. Maintains plant care records and statistics for analysis and planning purposes, and keeps spray application records, introduction of beneficials log, animal care, and other records. Performs various greenhou...