Greenhouse Technician

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works in partnership with the greenhouse team to conduct activities related to planting, cultivating, and harvesting produce both indoors and outdoors. Performs day to day operational tasks such as data collection, record keeping, inventory management, and routine office responsibilities. Displays a high degree of independence, creativity, judgment, critical thinking, focus on safety, and self-direction. Works in partnership with the food insecurity/food access RDN and preventative food pantry coordinator. Assists as needed with tours, special events, and activities. Carries out Parkview's mission in a collaborative way, creating synergy to accomplish community health improvement/wellness goals and building a community environment of overall good health and wellness. The Parkview Community Greenhouse produce is utilized in nutrition & culinary classes for community members and patients at the Parkview Community Learning Kitchen, medically tailored groceries & urgent food box programs through the Parkview Preventative Food Pantry, at summer farmer’s markets, and donations to local community partners.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent of a GED.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer functions including Word, Excel and internet.
• Good data management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with plants.
• Prior experience with teaching/public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Conducting activities related to planting, cultivating, and harvesting produce both indoors and outdoors.
• Performing day-to-day operational tasks such as data collection, record keeping, and inventory management.
• Assisting with tours, special events, and activities.
• Performing routine general maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED