Environmental Services Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Environmental Services Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

REPORTS TO: Grower Manager

WAGE RANGE: $65,000-$75,000 annually

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This leadership position is responsible for the timely coordination and tracking of irrigation and pest control products at Briggs Nursery. Pest control products may be chemical or biological and pests may be weeds, insects, diseases, rodents or other plant dangers. This position communicates with managers, irrigators, and spray applicators to ensure water and chemicals are applied in a timely manner in accordance with crop production goals. This position requires flexibility as well as excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates irrigation and spray activities between departments to keep applications on target.
2. Coordinates preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, and operations of irrigation and spray equipment and components.
3. Tracks projects, applications, and labor hours on a weekly basis.
4. Maintains inventories and submits purchase orders.
5. Performs troubleshooting and grower support to ensure plants are properly watered and free of pests.
6. Coordinates proper winterization of wells, buildings, and equipment as per Briggs winterization protocols.
7. Hires new employees and sets schedules to meet seasonal needs.
8. Submits labor budgets and reports to Ownership.
9. Works with Grower Manager and production team to improve irrigation and pest management strategies.
10. Attends weekly production and grower-related meetings.
11. Attends conferences and training as authorized by Ownership.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at minimum training rates. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Must be dependable and have a solid work attendance history
2. Must be self-motivated, able to work alone as well as with a crew
3. Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime if needed
4. Basic knowledge and interest in growing plants
5. Ability to perform basic mathematical and conversion calculations
6. Basic plumbing knowledge
7. Computer skills – Microsoft office and spread sheet proficiency
8. Ability to read and analyze scientific information, chemical labels, and government forms
9. Attention to detail

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Associates Degree and 2+ years related experience and/or 5+ years’ experience in a turf, horticultural, or agricultural setting with increasing responsibility.

2. 1+ years supervisory experience
3. Experience in record-keeping

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and effectively communicate in English verbally and in-writing.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

1. Strong organizational and time-management skills required
2. Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and maintain a calm, positive attitude towards changing circumstances

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

1. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work both in and outdoors.
2. The employee must work under extremes of hot and cold temperatures (30F-100F).
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
4. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts.

I have reviewed the job description I am being hired to perform. I acknowledge that I meet the described job requirements and that I can be trained to perform the above duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Elma, WA 98541 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elma, WA 98541: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person