Date Posted: 03/21/2024
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 460897
Job Title: Greenhouse Technician
Job Location: Filer, ID, USA, 83328
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F 8:00am start
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 9
Min Hourly Rate ($): 17.00
Max Hourly Rate ($): 18.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agriculture, Greenhouse, Plant Science
Job Description
Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
Please note that all Position start dates, and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Drug screen & background check will be required
• 1 year of Experience - Some experience with greenhouses or plants is a plus.
• Minimum of HS diploma / GED
• Willing to receive Ag Worker Training and Pesticide Handler Training in order to work with or around pesticides.
• Ability to work in a greenhouse, outdoor field, and laboratory setting, sometimes in physically demanding, adverse conditions.
• Subjected 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).
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation and irrigation.
• 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 be able to work independently and unsupervised on weekends and some holidays.
GREENHOUSE TECHNICIAN FUNCTION:
• Will do floral emasculation, transplanting seedlings, plant seeds into trays, prep pots for transplanting, water plants, plant care.
• The Lab team works in a "clean, sterile" environment, so prep the lab for sterile work, collect seeds from the plants, wash seeds, work under a microscope, work with chemicals, wears proper PPE all day.
• 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
What 3-5 responsibilities will occupy their time?
• Planting, emasculating, cleaning and general care of plants
Who will this person work with on a daily basis?
• There are 4 other people directly on this team: 1 lead and 3
What are the 'must haves' to be successful in this role?
• Ability to communicate to manager and the rest of the team
• Willing to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
• Detail oriented and willing to learn
• Full-time availability
• Reliable
What kind of soft skills are you looking for?
• Teamwork, problem solving, communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability.
What is the minimum number of years of experience required for this position?
• Anything; they can learn on the job. Some experience with greenhouses or plants is a plus.
What is the minimum level of education needed for this position?
• High school diploma or GED
Is there a possibility for an extension of this assignment?
• Yes
What is the interview process, will you schedule a phone screen, video conference or in person interviews?
• In person interviews
Benefits:
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