Greenhouse Tech; Entry

• 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.
• Interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation and irrigation.
• High attention to details and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
• Willing to receive Ag Worker Training and Pesticide Handler Training in order to work with or around pesticides.
• 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.
• Work in a greenhouse, outdoor field, and laboratory setting, sometimes in physically demanding, adverse conditions.
• Subject 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).

1-3 Years of Experience

Pay range: 18-20/hr depending on exp