Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Receive the orders of fertilizers and mix of fertilizers, ensure the proper disposal of containers and keep the Fertilizer Room clean and organized.
Daily collection of water samples for testing pH, EC and drainage percentage to present to the Senior Grower.
Clean, maintain and repair the irrigation systems and its parts such as Irrigation lines, valves, diaphragms and filters.
Collect information about coming orders of bio controls and/or bees and ensure they are distributed and placed correctly and timely.
Monitor the effectiveness of the pollination.
Prepare the mixes for the spray applications.
Calibrate the sprayers and ensure volumes and doses used are according to Grower’s recommendation.
Ensure the proper washing and disposal of pesticides containers in compliance with the Pesticide Act Regulations.
Control of Inventory of Personal Protective Equipment such as spray suits, masks, gloves, etc.
Control of Inventory of Pesticides, must keep monthly inventory updated.
Communicate to the Grower any indications of pests and diseases
Keep record of all the variables needed in any trails or research taking place in the facility.
Remove diseased plants for testing or disposal.
Support the jobs of cleaning and disinfection of the Greenhouses at the end/beginning of each crop cycle; must learn to operate machinery and know all the procedures in these kinds of jobs.
As Assistant Grower must be familiar with all the systems and procedures of the Greenhouse to be able to act as an alternative when a Grower, or a Labour Supervisor or a Scout are absent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum 2-years of experience as Assistant Grower in a high-tech glass greenhouse environment.
Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English; additional languages (i.e. Spanish, will be considered an asset).
Must be familiar with horticultural nomenclature.
Physical Abilities:
Job Requirements:
Note:
Not Specified