Greenhouse Technician I

Description

Time: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, occasionally weekends.

Qualifications: 

• Employee must be detailed oriented, responsible, able to work in hot and humid environments, and stand for extended periods of time.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, experience working in the field and greenhouse is desired.
• Or Associate's/Technical degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general greenhouse work independently, such as making pots and flats, planting, watering, fertilizing, tying/trimming plants for upkeep, seed harvesting, seed threshing, seed counting and maintaining various crop plants.
• Maintain and clean greenhouses and work areas.
• Assist with collection of plant tissue samples.
• Utilize data management applications to collect and record data, under supervision.-
• Perform pest control including insect scouting, pesticide/herbicide application, beneficial release, and integrated pest management techniques.
• Comply with Stewardship and Biosafety requirements and QMS directives and protocols
• Follow SOPs/Work Instructions
• Operate forklift