Job Description

Mid Level Greenhouse Technician

JOB-10041945

Anticipated Start Date

August 5, 2024

Location

Filer, ID

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you’re interested in a Mid-Level Greenhouse Technician job, then this is the best role for you. 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.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Regularly perform greenhouse operations maintenance and upkeep: clean floors, keep work area tidy, organize supplies.
• Support greenhouse research by contributing to set-up and take-down activities: preparing custom soil mixes using cement mixers, pot-filling by hand, work collaboratively for data collection.

Skills Required

• 1+ Years of Experience
• Interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation and irrigation. High attention to details and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point).
• 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 work independently and unsupervised on weekends and some holidays.
• Teamwork, problem solving, communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Willing to receive Ag Worker Training and Pesticide Handler Training in order to work with or around pesticides.
• Must work independently and unsupervised on weekends and some holidays.
• Shift: 7:00 AM

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $10.00 to $18.00 per hour based on qualifications.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws."

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