Greenhouse Worker - Vegetables_PT

Iowa Tribe Of Kansas And Nebraska•White Cloud, KS

About The Position

Supports the daily cultivation of crops—planting, watering, pruning, and harvesting—within controlled environments to support community food sovereignty. Ensure optimal plant health by managing climate controls, pests, and nutrients, while often maintaining irrigation systems and assisting in field transplantation.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the yearly cycle of garden/fruit/planting
Knowledge of health and safety regarding gardening
Ability to use various gardening tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in greenhouse and garden maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Greenhouse Lead with plan layout and planting of garden with specific vegetables. This will include early season crops such as potatoes, onions, cabbage, broccoli beets and a variety of green leafy crops
Plant Summer annuals such as tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, corn, and ect…
Start vegetables in the greenhouse in transplanting
Order appropriate vegetable seeds and equipment needed for a successful crop as directed.
Keep records as needed via spreadsheets and other types of documentation
Upkeep on the greenhouses: This will include cleaning and servicing as needed and cleaning/sanitizing for the next crop
Water/weed/fertilize garden as required for a satisfactory crop
Harvest vegetables at appropriate harvesting time.
Good communication skills with the ability to communicate in addition to following directions
Must be able to adhere to strict controls related to organic, regenerative and other specific growing and harvest practices.
Must be able to wear PPE and work safely in various weather conditions, tool usage, and team work situations.
Other relevant duties as assigned