Solid Roots
Solid Roots is a small private nursery in Hancock, Maine that operates alongside a garden design, installation, and maintenance business. We grow field-grown perennials, annuals, bulbs, and dahlia tuber production to support our landscape work, with sales through a seasonal plant stand and custom growing for other landscapers and gardeners.
Location
122 Mud Creek Rd, Hancock, ME, 04640
Hours and Work Season
Year round, full time.
Payment Type
Salary
Pay
$25-$35 hourly based on experience
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities: •Lead and supervise the nursery and growing team by providing guidance, training, and support. •Delegate daily and seasonal growing tasks and ensure team members understand priorities, timelines, and quality standards. •Plan, develop, and manage the full growing schedule, including seed starting, propagation, greenhouse production, and field growing. •Oversee all plant, seed, and supply ordering to ensure accurate quantities, proper timing, and reliable inventory flow. •Develop, implement, and maintain systems and processes to prevent errors, reduce losses, and improve efficiency across nursery operations. •Monitor plant health across all growing environments, identifying and addressing pests, diseases, and cultural issues proactively. •Oversee irrigation, climate control, and environmental systems to support optimal plant growth and crop success. •Write, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to growing, propagation, inventory, and team workflows. •Manage dahlia tuber production, inventory tracking, storage, and sales coordination. •Maintain accurate records of plant inventory, germination rates, growth cycles, crop performance, and sales. •Coordinate with internal teams on contract growing needs and seasonal priorities. •Monitor and manage the nursery budget related to plants, seeds, supplies, equipment, and labor. •Identify challenges in the growing operation and propose solutions and improvements. •Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to nursery operations. •Provide regular updates on growing progress, challenges, and successes to management. Requirements: •Proven experience in plant production, nursery operations, or a similar leadership role. •In depth knowledge of plant propagation, greenhouse growing, field production, and pest and disease management. •Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a growing team. •Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize complex, seasonally driven workflows. •Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. •Comfort creating systems, processes, and documentation to support consistency and growth. •Experience managing inventories and ordering cycles. •Proficiency with nursery tracking tools, spreadsheets, or management software. •Valid driver’s license. •Degree or certification in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
Benefits
•Paid time off (PTO). •Sick time. •Paid holidays. •End of season bonus.
What to Expect from Us
We offer a well-organized, hands-on growing operation with clear expectations and room for input and decision-making. The Head Grower will work closely with the owner and garden crew leads and will have a direct role in planning, problem-solving, and improving systems over time. We value good communication, respect for experience, and practical approaches to growing plants well in Maine conditions.
Application Details and Deadline
The full job description, including responsibilities, schedule, and compensation details, is available on our website at solidrootsgardening.com/joinourteam. Interested applicants should review the full posting and complete the employment application through our website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Solid Roots
- Physical Address
122 Mud Creek Rd, Hancock, ME, 04640
- Website
solidrootsgardening.com
- Phone
2078126044