Greenhouse Technician

Johnny's Selected Seeds•Albion, ME

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenhouse Technician position is in the Albion facility and reports to the Greenhouse Manager. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for plant care and maintenance of greenhouse and high tunnel systems and structures. It also supports the Research and Production team in growing and maintaining variety trials, breeding workshops, and seed production crops at the Albion Research Facility and surrounding contracted fields during the growing season. In the off season this position rotates to the Contact Center. Entry level starts at $17 /hour and varies with experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to capture detailed data
Safety conscious
Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivation
Analytical and creative problem solver
Be creative and energetic regarding innovative ideas and methodologies regarding greenhouse production
Ability to prioritize, focus, and seek help when needed
Work independently, build consensus and function as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Punctuality and readiness to work
Work mandatory weekend hours, assigned holidays, and overtime as needed.
Hold a valid Maine driver's license for travel from office to field with company vehicle/personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is available for employees using their own vehicle.
Ability to operate, maintain, and perform repairs to greenhouse machinery and equipment
Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all tasks
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Ability to work in less-than-ideal weather
Agility to work and navigate on uneven, rocky ground
Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to fifty pounds
Ability to climb and work with ladders
Able to work in an extremely hot, humid environment for 8 or more hours per day
Able to wear proper personal protective gear when required.
Able to work around bees and other pollinators.

Nice To Haves

An agricultural/farming background is preferred but willing to train the right candidate
Prior greenhouse experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with planting, transplanting, and crop maintenance of greenhouse seedlings and other greenhouse crops from planting to crop removal
Insects, disease, and weed scouting, identification and management in field and greenhouses
Keep the greenhouses clean and presentable
Assist the Greenhouse Manager with assorted daily tasks
Conduct general maintenance of greenhouse
Crop maintenance which includes trellising, thinning, pruning, plastic and row cover installation and removal
Harvesting of trial plantings, breeding projects, and seed production jobs
End of season clean-up of fields, equipment, and greenhouses
Assist in other functions as needed
Apply or release chemical and biological materials to manage insects, diseases, and weeds. IPM (Integrated Pest Management) techniques used for application and release
Help Maintain the greenhouse facility, including installation and repair of structures, ventilation, irrigation, and other
Must understand this is a research facility and the priority is supporting our internal departments