Greenhouse Technician

Date Posted: 03/21/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 460897

Job Title: Greenhouse Technician

Job Location: Filer, ID, USA, 83328

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: M-F 8:00am start

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 9

Min Hourly Rate ($): 17.00

Max Hourly Rate ($): 18.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agriculture, Greenhouse, Plant Science

Job Description

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. **

**Please note that all Position start dates, and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. **

REQUIREMENTS:

• Drug screen & background check will be required

• 1 year of Experience - Some experience with greenhouses or plants is a plus.

• Minimum of HS diploma / GED

• Willing to receive Ag Worker Training and Pesticide Handler Training in order to work with or around pesticides.

• Ability to work in a greenhouse, outdoor field, and laboratory setting, sometimes in physically demanding, adverse conditions.

• Subjected to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and lifting materials.

• Knowledge of basic math skills and experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point).

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation and irrigation.

• High attention to details and prioritizes tasks efficiently.

• Strong organizational, observational and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-project team environment and collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals, as well as work independently.

• Must be able to work independently and unsupervised on weekends and some holidays.

GREENHOUSE TECHNICIAN FUNCTION:

• Will do floral emasculation, transplanting seedlings, plant seeds into trays, prep pots for transplanting, water plants, plant care.

• The Lab team works in a “clean, sterile” environment, so prep the lab for sterile work, collect seeds from the plants, wash seeds, work under a microscope, work with chemicals, wears proper PPE all day.

• Learn greenhouse environmental control system, program irrigation and evaluate alarms.

• Provide support for activities related prefilling pots/tray for propagation using automated pot-filling machine.

• Regularly perform greenhouse operations maintenance and upkeep: clean floors, keep work area tidy, organize supplies, perform hose/nozzle checks, and clean components of evaporative cooling system.

• Support greenhouse research by contributing to set-up and take-down activities: preparing custom soil mixes using cement mixers, pot-filling by hand, install irrigation, work collaboratively for data collection, and remove and clean irrigation emitters post experiment.

• Create and contribute to development of greenhouse operation protocols.

• Routine and regular functionality check and troubleshooting of the greenhouse chambers, equipment, light rack and greenhouse chamber bulbs and waste.

• Regularly drive work truck between sites and off-site in order to transport plant material and supplies.

• Attend and participate in group and project meetings.

• Provide timely and frequent communication regarding any updates, changes, or issues that arise.

• Follow good sanitation practices and standard operating procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

What 3-5 responsibilities will occupy their time?

• Planting, emasculating, cleaning and general care of plants

Who will this person work with on a daily basis?

• There are 4 other people directly on this team: 1 lead and 3

What are the ‘must haves’ to be successful in this role?

• Ability to communicate to manager and the rest of the team

• Willing to work cross functionally in other areas as needed

• Detail oriented and willing to learn

• Full-time availability

• Reliable

What kind of soft skills are you looking for?

• Teamwork, problem solving, communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability.

What is the minimum number of years of experience required for this position?

• Anything; they can learn on the job. Some experience with greenhouses or plants is a plus.

What is the minimum level of education needed for this position?

• High school diploma or GED

Is there a possibility for an extension of this assignment?

• Yes

What is the interview process, will you schedule a phone screen, video conference or in person interviews?

• In person interviews

Benefits:

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