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Would you love to work where you shop? Are you interested in plants, gardening and landscaping? If you're a highly motivated team player with a passion to grow we may have a job for you! Knowledge is a plus and desire is a must.

As a result of our continued growth, employment opportunities have developed and we are currently conducting a hiring initiative for the positions listed below. All positions are exceptional opportunities for self-motivated individuals with education and/or experience in these specific areas.

Wilson Nurseries, Kentucky's largest nursery, is continuously growing, making itself the place to go for fine plants and landscaping. We are actively searching for team members who have the passion to assure the continued upward progress of Wilson Nurseries and the desire to follow a challenging and rewarding career path.

MANAGEMENT POSITIONS – Hiring Immediately!

Greenhouse Grower

A full time position with an emphasis on growing herb, vegetable and perennial crops.

Responsibilities include scheduling and growing herb, vegetable and perennial crops from seed and cutting stage to retail finish. Knowledge and practical application of IPM and ability to obtain Kentucky pesticide license required. Responsible for the seeding, propagation, watering, pruning, transplanting and spraying of mentioned crops. Qualified applicant must also be able to communicate and work in a retail greenhouse setting.

Requires a fundamental understanding of basic growing practices. A degree in horticulture or related field or equivalent experience in a professional greenhouse setting is required.

Landscape Foremen/Crew Leader

An exception opportunity for a qualified landscape foreman to grow with a mid-sized company with a focus primarily on residential landscape design & installation.

Responsibilities may include management of a landscape crew, and implementation of landscape design, installation/planting from start to finish, working with customers with regards to both small and large scale landscape installation.

Experience as a landscape installation foreman, crew leader or member of an aggressive and successful landscape installation crew is required. Must possess knowledge of plant & landscape materials and implement landscape site plans. The following attributes are not required, but are helpful: pesticide certification, knowledge of mechanics or small engine operation/repair, bilingual (English/Spanish), experience in hardscape bidding and/or installation.

Also a MUST: good driving record, high energy with a positive presence & strong desire to interact with colleagues in a team oriented manner, a commitment to high standards of customer service, and excellent communication, organizational and management skills.

Greenhouse Assistant Manager

An exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated, knowledgeable individual with a horticultural degree and/or 3 years retail nursery experience with a strong knowledge of plants and lawn & garden products. Excellent customer service skills are an absolute must.

If interested, please fill out an application and email resume to jenniferw@wilsonnurseriesky.com.

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