We operate year round at Edwards and The Florist at Edwards, with spring as
our busiest season. We do most of our seasonal hiring in February and employment
lasts until about mid June. If you’re interested in seasonal work it’s
best to apply towards the end of January.
However, we are always taking applications and positions open up periodically.
Download our application below in either Word or Acrobat format and bring it
or email it to Edward Greenhouses office with a resume or email to Employment.
Currently hiring for:
Grower – Edwards Greenhouse - a local geothermal greenhouse
and nursery is seeking a Grower. Will grow many varieties of plants with specialties
of geraniums, Easter lilies and poinsettias. We are a retail and wholesale grower
with 90% being sold through retail. We have 2 growing facilities 30 miles apart
and time will be split between the 2 facilities. Grower will:
• Work with owner and managers to order appropriate quantities of plant
material and supplies
• Maintain planting schedule, including working with seeders, propagators
and transplanters
• Oversee all aspects of the production cycle including crop quality,
growth patterns, disease control, pest and water management
• Work with retail manager’s to determine needs and schedule
• Apply pesticides, fungicides, and regulatory growth control as needed
Skills needed:
• Troubleshooting and decision-making
• Organization
• Communication
• Detail oriented
Requirements are:
• Bachelors degree in Horticulture or related degree, or equivalent experience
(8 years experience as a grower) plus;
• 5-10 years experience as a grower in a retail facility
• Pesticide applicators license
• Pay – depending upon experience
Florist Manager – The Florist at Edwards, a division
of Edwards greenhouse, is seeking a Manager to oversee the operations of the
Florist. We specialize in custom floral arrangements, tropicals and garden baskets.
Responsibilities include:
• Budget management, covering profit margins
• Increase marketing and market share, including involvement with the
Marketing Committee
• Streamline processes for efficiency
• Will work with greenhouse manager’s on various items, i.e. the
Grower for certain product
• Manage several employees including scheduling, employee relations etc.
• Ordering cut and potted plant and design material
• Designing floral arrangements including weddings, funerals and weekly
office orders
• Address customers requests and concerns
Skills required are:
• Organizational
• Communication (specifically phone)
• Conflict management
• Analytical, yet creative
Requirements of the applicants are:
• 3-5 years florist management experience
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and some holidays)
Contact Information
Edwards Greenhouses
4106 Sand Creek St.
Boise, ID 83703
Phone (208) 342-7548
Fax (208) 342-0411
Email: Employment
The Florist at Edwards
4106 Sand Creek St.
Boise, ID 83703
Phone (208) 342-0588
Fax (208) 342-0411
Email: Employment
Gem Butte Greenhouses
2424 W. Idaho Blvd.
Emmett, ID 83617
Phone (208) 365-2834
Fax (208) 365-1969
Email: Employment
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