Greenhouse Associate
A New Leaf Inc., Broken Arrow, OK, United States
Job Summary
Assists with the growing process within the greenhouses. Waters and weeds plant material. Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Some evenings and weekends required, with many overtime opportunities during peak seasons.
Essential Functions
Have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Have a dependable vehicle at all times.
Have and maintain automobile insurance coverage at all times.
Maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
Physical capacities must include bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 30 pounds.
Work a flexible schedule based on the schedules of persons served by and the needs of A New Leaf, including working scheduled weekends to water and spray plants.
Follow policy & procedures of A New Leaf.
Ensure all individuals served are safe in their working environment and program participation at all times.
Communicate verbally and in writing, completing documentation and reports required by A New Leaf.
Specific Duties
Conduct greenhouse duties that include, but are not limited to:
Watering, planting, grooming, and general plant care.
Use equipment such as wheelbarrows or carts to transport plant material throughout the greenhouse complex.
Digs and rakes soil, plants weeds, and waters plants, shrubs, and trees using hand tools and gardening tools.
Fill growing tanks with water.
Fold and staple corrugated boxes used for horticultural products.
Assist greenhouse customers with questions and purchases.
Complete all required documentation.
Attend all necessary licenses, completing them successfully, such as pesticide‑spraying technician testing, if applicable.
Interact with clients served to promote self‑esteem, confidence, and morale.
Participate actively to ensure the happiness and well‑being of clients, treating individuals with dignity & respect.
Represent A New Leaf & individuals in the program in a positive manner; act as a positive role model for all individuals served.
Perform other duties as requested to meet the needs of A New Leaf.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of horticultural practices and techniques helpful.
Knowledge of the practices of working with, and training individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co‑workers.
Requirements
Minimum age of 18.
Positive attitude toward working with a diverse population.
Good customer‑relations skills.
Final hiring pending on OSBI background check, clean driving record, Community Services Registry check, and pre‑employment screening.
Special Requirements
Criminal arrest check will be done through the OSBI; any person with a felony conviction will not work for A New Leaf. A background check will be requested from the OSBI. Any prospective employee with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere will not be eligible for employment. This prohibition may be disregarded if an appropriate waiver is obtained from the Office of the Director, Developmental Disabilities Service Division, Department of Human Services, or his/her designees, and the Board of Trustees of A New Leaf approves such waiver.
Community Services Registry check (House Bill 1790) will be done through Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Human Services. The person whose name appears on the registry cannot work for A New Leaf.
Valid driver’s license.
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Assists with the growing process within the greenhouses. Waters and weeds plant material. Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Some evenings and weekends required, with many overtime opportunities during peak seasons.
Essential Functions
Have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Have a dependable vehicle at all times.
Have and maintain automobile insurance coverage at all times.
Maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
Physical capacities must include bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 30 pounds.
Work a flexible schedule based on the schedules of persons served by and the needs of A New Leaf, including working scheduled weekends to water and spray plants.
Follow policy & procedures of A New Leaf.
Ensure all individuals served are safe in their working environment and program participation at all times.
Communicate verbally and in writing, completing documentation and reports required by A New Leaf.
Specific Duties
Conduct greenhouse duties that include, but are not limited to:
Watering, planting, grooming, and general plant care.
Use equipment such as wheelbarrows or carts to transport plant material throughout the greenhouse complex.
Digs and rakes soil, plants weeds, and waters plants, shrubs, and trees using hand tools and gardening tools.
Fill growing tanks with water.
Fold and staple corrugated boxes used for horticultural products.
Assist greenhouse customers with questions and purchases.
Complete all required documentation.
Attend all necessary licenses, completing them successfully, such as pesticide‑spraying technician testing, if applicable.
Interact with clients served to promote self‑esteem, confidence, and morale.
Participate actively to ensure the happiness and well‑being of clients, treating individuals with dignity & respect.
Represent A New Leaf & individuals in the program in a positive manner; act as a positive role model for all individuals served.
Perform other duties as requested to meet the needs of A New Leaf.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of horticultural practices and techniques helpful.
Knowledge of the practices of working with, and training individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co‑workers.
Requirements
Minimum age of 18.
Positive attitude toward working with a diverse population.
Good customer‑relations skills.
Final hiring pending on OSBI background check, clean driving record, Community Services Registry check, and pre‑employment screening.
Special Requirements
Criminal arrest check will be done through the OSBI; any person with a felony conviction will not work for A New Leaf. A background check will be requested from the OSBI. Any prospective employee with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere will not be eligible for employment. This prohibition may be disregarded if an appropriate waiver is obtained from the Office of the Director, Developmental Disabilities Service Division, Department of Human Services, or his/her designees, and the Board of Trustees of A New Leaf approves such waiver.
Community Services Registry check (House Bill 1790) will be done through Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Human Services. The person whose name appears on the registry cannot work for A New Leaf.
Valid driver’s license.
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