Job Opportunities
Seasonal Nursery Production Team Member
We are Plant Delights Nursery/Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a perennial plant nursery established in Raleigh in 1986, offering unique, rare, well grown, and properly named perennials to passionate gardeners around the world. Despite being best known as a nursery, we actually exist for our work as a private 28-acre botanical garden and plant research facility focusing on ex-situ plant conservation, plant exploration, breeding, and making plants available via propagation. We are a family-owned company with a mission to support research, education and the exploration of plants through the sales of unique perennial plants.
Our nursery and garden provide an opportunity to work indoors and outdoors year-round, so we have a casual dress code, a diverse staff, and a friendly working environment.
Candidates must be physically durable, have a tolerance for a wide range of outdoor weather, have a good work ethic, a friendly personality, and be able to work well with others. Candidates must also be able to pay acute attention to detail while working at a fast pace.
Job Description
Must be able to perform the following tasks proficiently & accurately as directed by the Production Supervisor:
- Sowing of seed and fern spores
- Vegetative cuttings
- Division of plants from pots, garden, or trial beds
- Potting of liners and bare root material
- Plant fertilization with appropriate fertilizer at the correct rate
- Place potted plants in correct stock locations
- Assist with check in of incoming plants
- Operation of farm tractors and skid-steer loader
- Assist with daily production data entry
- Other duties as assigned
Standard Work Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm + 9 open nursery and garden sales
weekends each year
Qualifications
Drivers license preferred
No qualifications are required, but a 2-year Horticulture related degree or comparable nursery experience is preferred.
Qualified candidates must be highly motivated professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on process efficiency, attention to detail, and self-driven performance. Candidates must be able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor.
Working Environment and Physical Efforts
The primary working condition for this position is an outside plant nursery environment with exposure to outdoor elements, soils, and fertilizers, The environment is fast paced, and the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds multiple times a day and stand for eight or more hours a day.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Jobs are subject to change for personal growth, organizational development, and/or evolution of innovative technologies.
Employee Classification: Hourly Seasonal Full Time
Compensation: Starting at $14.00/hr based on experience
Standard Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm + eight open nursery and garden sales weekends each year
Send cover letter & resume with a detailed description of work history to jobs@plantdelights.com jobs@plantdelights.com
Irrigation Specialist/Growing Team Member
We are Plant Delights Nursery/Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a perennial plant nursery established in Raleigh in 1986, offering unique, rare, well grown, and properly named perennials to passionate gardeners around the world. We have one of the most extensive perennial trial programs in the country. Our concern goes far beyond selling plants! Despite being best known as a nursery, we exist for our work as a private 28-acre botanical garden and plant research facility focusing on ex-situ plant conservation, plant exploration, breeding, and propagation. We are a family-owned company with a mission to support research, education, and the exploration of plants through the sales of unique perennial plants.
Our nursery and garden provide an opportunity to work indoors and outdoors year-round, so we have a casual dress code, a diverse staff, and a friendly working environment.
Job Description
Position Overview
Irrigation Specialist
- Ensure plant health by scouting plants for irrigation daily, maintaining proper watering schedules for various crops, adjusting as needed for seasonal shifts.
- Operate and maintain computerized and manual irrigation systems.
- Perform regular checks on irrigation systems, including cleaning filters every two weeks, replacing faulty sprinkler heads, and running weekly irrigation checks.
- Troubleshoot irrigation issues, including broken pipes or risers, and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Oversee seasonal drain downs during winter and assist with fertigation for select plant houses.
- Collaborate with the lead grower to manage irrigation supplies and equipment.
- Collaborate with the lead grower to ensure plants are properly bedded based upon watering needs and space optimization needs.
- Provide weekend coverage as needed, ensuring uninterrupted watering during the weekends.
Growing Team Member
- Assist the lead grower with all aspects of plant care, including watering, pruning, fertilizing, spacing, cleaning, and repotting.
- Follow daily/weekly worklists and maintain inventory logs.
- Monitor plant health, identifying pests or diseases, and alerting the plant health team when necessary.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Collaborate with fellow team members across departments to support various tasks and projects.
- Provide support during winter protection efforts to safeguard plant health.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- A horticulture-related degree or equivalent nursery experience is required.
- In-depth plant knowledge and a strong desire to learn more.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow detailed instructions.
- A team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for sustainable gardening practices.
- Working Environment and Physical Efforts
The primary working condition for this position is an outside plant nursery environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, noise, fertilizers, gravel, soil, dust, cold, heat, rain (non-climate-controlled working conditions). The environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds multiple times a day and stand on feet for eight or more hours a day. For safety reasons, good hearing is required specific to machines and surrounding noise. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Jobs are subject to change for personal growth, organizational development, and/or evolution of innovative technologies.
Location: Plant Delights Nursery/Juniper Level Botanic Garden, Raleigh, NC
Position: Full-Time, Hourly (Agriculturally exempt from overtime)
Compensation: Starting at $16.00/hr., based on experience
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, Simple IRA with company match, paid time off, public holidays, and vacation days.
Standard Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional weekend work required to help with irrigation needs. Alternating holiday work schedule is also required.
Why Join Us?
At Plant Delights Nursery, we believe in empowering our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a member of our growing team, you'll work in an inspiring environment where conservation, research, and education are at the forefront of everything we do. With a focus on innovation and a dedication to plant excellence, you’ll have the chance to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the world of horticulture.
Employee Classification: Hourly Permanent Full Time
Compensation: 16.00
Standard Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm + eight open nursery and garden sales weekends each year
Send cover letter & resume with a detailed description of work history to jobs@plantdelights.com jobs@plantdelights.com
Seasonal Nursery Growing Team Member
We are Plant Delights Nursery/Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a perennial plant nursery established in Raleigh in 1986, offering unique, rare, well grown, and properly named perennials to passionate gardeners around the world. We have one of the most extensive perennial trialing programs in the country. Our concern goes far beyond selling plants! Despite being best known as a nursery, we exist for our work as a private 28-acre botanical garden and plant research facility focusing on ex-situ plant conservation, plant exploration, breeding, and propagation. We are a family-owned company with a mission to support research, education, and the exploration of plants through the sales of unique perennial plants.
Our nursery and garden provide an opportunity to work indoors and outdoors year-round, so we have a casual dress code, a diverse staff, and a friendly working environment.
Candidates must be physically durable, have a tolerance for a wide range of outdoor weather, have a good work ethic, a friendly personality, and be able to work well with others. Candidates must also be able to pay acute attention to detail while working at a fast pace.
Job Description
Job Description:
Must be able to perform the following tasks proficiently & accurately as directed by the Lead Grower:
- Assist the lead grower with all aspects of plant care, including watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, spacing, cleaning, and repotting.
- Follow daily/weekly worklists and maintain inventory logs.
- Monitor plant health, identifying pests or diseases, and alerting the plant health team when necessary.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Collaborate with fellow team members across departments to support various tasks and projects.
- Provide support during winter protection efforts to safeguard plant health included but not limited to venting, heater checks, open/closing doors, checking/filling portable heaters
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- License: Drivers (Preferred)
- No qualifications are required, but a 2-year Horticulture-related degree or comparable nursery experience is preferred. Qualified candidates must be open to learning, process driven, self-motivated, and work as part of a team. Strong organizational and communication skills are also vital to the success of this role. They must be able to work with co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
The primary working condition for this position is an outside plant nursery environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, noise, fertilizers, gravel, soil, dust, cold, heat, rain (non-climate-controlled working conditions). The environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, multiple times a day and stand on feet for up to 8+ hours a day. For safety reasons, good hearing is required specific to machines and surrounding noise. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Jobs are subject to change for personal growth, organizational development and/or evolution of innovative technologies
Employee Classification: Hourly Seasonal Full Time
Compensation: $13.00-$15.00/hour depending on experience
Standard Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm + eight open nursery and garden sales weekends each year
Send cover letter & resume with a detailed description of work history to jobs@plantdelights.com jobs@plantdelights.com
Looking for something else? Excited about what we do? Become a volunteer!
Learn more about our volunteer program.
Employee Classification: Volunteer Part Time
Compensation: Exercise, fresh air, and the occasional free plant
Standard Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm + eight open nursery and garden sales weekends each year
Email for more information: volunteer@jlbg.org