Greenhouse Technician - FTYR, Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Mohonk Mountain House•New Paltz, NY

2d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenhouse Technician performs assigned greenhouse tasks and helps maintain the greenhouse environment, including irrigation and climate-control systems, to support ideal growing conditions. The role involves plant care, monitoring plant health and pests, maintaining inventories, and supporting the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. The technician also assists with decorating, promotions, amenities, and special occasions. The position includes interacting with guests, answering questions, advising on plant selection and care, and supporting guest satisfaction in coordination with other departments. The technician is expected to communicate and work cooperatively with staff, follow safety and appearance standards, and represent Mohonk Mountain House professionally. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the description also requires flexibility for days, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
Ability to see colors to recognize visual indicators of plant health and coordinate decorating colors.
Ability to use and maneuver gardening hand tools and equipment.
Basic mathematical skills, including accurately performing and recording cash and credit transactions.
Ability to speak, read, and write English and communicate clearly; ability to hear verbal instructions, directions, and warnings.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to 3 feet and 20 pounds from ground level to overhead, and carry items up to 100 feet, with or without assistance.
Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day; reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, flex arms, use stairs and inclines, climb ladders, and sit or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and inside greenhouses in extreme heat.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including days, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.

Nice To Haves

Greenhouse or horticulture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform essential greenhouse tasks as assigned.
Help maintain the greenhouse environment, including irrigation and climate-control systems.
Carry out plant-care techniques such as watering, potting, fertilizing, washing pots, staking, and pruning.
Identify plant needs and signs of disease, stress, or insect infestation.
Monitor plants and carry out control measures for the IPM program.
Answer guest questions and provide information and advice about selecting, purchasing, and caring for plants.
Assist with decorating schemes, promotions, amenities, special tasks, programs, and decorations for special occasions.
Maintain greenhouse inventories of equipment, tools, and supplies; record Garden Shop and greenhouse inventory and coordinate stock, supplies, gift inventory, and amenities with the Greenhouse Manager.
Maintain current horticultural and plant knowledge and provide support for the IPM program.
Communicate needs to the Greenhouse Supervisor or Greenhouse Grower.
Work with other departments to support guest satisfaction and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff and guests.
Follow safety rules and regulations, use required safety equipment, and help ensure the safety of guests, employees, and self.
Maintain order at the job site and in greenhouse storage areas.
Demonstrate Mohonk Mountain House service standards, support its programs and policies, and learn relevant historical information about the property.
Perform routine tasks productively and efficiently, with or without supervision, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.