Aquaponics Operations Associate - Part-Time

Job Details

Job Location:

Sawgrass - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Position Type:
Full Time

The incumbent for this position is a detail-oriented and reliable Aquaponics Operations Associate to support the cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and maintenance of vegetables and greens in a controlled environment. This role involves following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

• Perform Complete Harvests by cutting plants at the base while preserving root integrity.
• Conduct Cut & Come Harvesting to allow regrowth, ensuring minimal damage to plants.
• Remove damaged or unhealthy leaves during harvest.
• Label and store harvested products accurately with lot numbers and dates.

• Follow SOPs for Packaging Leafy Greens, including:
  • Handwashing and sanitation protocols.
  • Use of clean equipment and materials.
  • Safe handling and labeling of packaged products.
  • Proper storage of finished goods.

• Execute daily and weekly tasks as per the Greenhouse Schedule, including:
  • Cleaning floors, pest pots, and hydroponic systems.
  • Watering plants and checking water quality, testing water chemicals and ensuring they are recorded in Farm Hub.
  • Transplanting seedlings and seeding new crops.
  • Participating in scheduled meetings and project reviews.
  • Monitoring, feeding and replacement of fish and associated water temperatures.
  • Maintaining the equilibrium between fish and crop health.
  • Ordering and maintaining of chemicals and fish food.

• Work with Activities Dept to organize events for residents about the Greenhouse
• Keep monthly budgets of growth and usage
• Recording key data related to fish and vegetable growth using the Farm Hub system.
• Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.
• Must have food safety certification.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with budgets and spreadsheets.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.