Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Grow top quality crops in accordance with production parameters and product specifications outlined by the Greenhouse Manager
- Daily assessment of crops to identify any disease, insect problem or abnormalities
- Make sound judgments when making decisions on specific crop needs
- Accurately identify irrigation needs of various crops and carry out watering as needed
- Applying chemicals, fertilizers, and biological controls as needed to maintain health of crop and in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures
- Perform soil tests to evaluate pH and EC and interpret results
- Work with Manager to identify new ways to improve processes in the areas of logistics, placement, etc. Identify, test and document new methods
- Evaluates data to identify crop challenges
- Manipulating greenhouse temperature, humidity to control crop growth
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in horticulture / botany
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and willingness to learn from our current staff
- Good observation skills
- Ability to communicate and interact well with others is essential
- Ability to problem solve and seek solutions to problems
- Knowledge and experience with greenhouse crop production is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible work schedule; overtime and weekends
- Ability to lift as much as 50 lbs.
- Ability to drag and use a 100-foot garden hose
- Excellent math skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
REQUIRED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Driver's License
- Pesticide applicators License or the ability to obtain one
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30,000.00 to $40,000.00 /year
License:
- Drivers License (Preferred)