Initiation Technician

Walters Gardens • Zeeland, MI

5d

About The Position

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Daily Irrigation Assist the Irrigation Supervisor in planning and developing daily and weekly irrigation schedules to ensure all plants receive appropriate moisture Perform daily irrigation operations, including running irrigation lines, setting guns, and operating linear and pivot irrigation systems Participate in evening and weekend irrigation rotation schedules as required Track and record rainfall and irrigation events in coordination with the Irrigation Supervisor Collaborate with the irrigation maintenance team to safely and efficiently identify and resolve system issues Assist with irrigation equipment maintenance, organization, and inventory management Communication Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Irrigation Supervisor regarding daily and weekly priorities, schedules, and operational needs Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager on daily irrigation schedules and personnel requirements Communicate with the Production Coordinator to ensure crops are irrigated following planting completion Collaborate with Plant Health staff to coordinate irrigation timing related to herbicide applications Communicate irrigation supply needs, including pipe, guns, and sprinklers, to the Operations Manager and Irrigation Specialist Equipment Operator Operate specialized irrigation and field equipment safely and effectively Operate additional equipment throughout the year, including but not limited to: Batwing mowing Cultivating Rototilling Field preparation Perform other equipment operation duties as assigned to support overall field operations Digging Crew Responsibilities Participate in fall and spring digging and storage operations Support trailer and transport activities, including: Driving trucks as assigned Loading trailers Applying sand covering Picking up stray plant material Placing plant products into cribs, leveling product, and ensuring accurate labeling Team Responsibilities Communicate problems, concerns, or safety issues to the appropriate manager promptly Maintain a positive, professional attitude and assist with training and supervising team members as needed Follow and uphold all company policies and procedures Apply prior experience effectively within Walters Gardens operations Develop and maintain proficiency in plant knowledge, processes, and equipment Complete additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Three to five years of related work experience or relevant college education
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong organizational and basic math skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in varying conditions
• Availability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends as required by seasonal demands
• Ability to obtain a Walters Gardens Hilo Operator License
• Ability to safely operate irrigation and field equipment

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Irrigation Supervisor in planning and developing daily and weekly irrigation schedules
• Perform daily irrigation operations
• Participate in evening and weekend irrigation rotation schedules as required
• Track and record rainfall and irrigation events
• Collaborate with the irrigation maintenance team to safely and efficiently identify and resolve system issues
• Assist with irrigation equipment maintenance, organization, and inventory management
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Irrigation Supervisor
• Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager on daily irrigation schedules and personnel requirements
• Communicate with the Production Coordinator to ensure crops are irrigated following planting completion
• Collaborate with Plant Health staff to coordinate irrigation timing related to herbicide applications
• Communicate irrigation supply needs to the Operations Manager and Irrigation Specialist
• Operate specialized irrigation and field equipment safely and effectively
• Operate additional equipment throughout the year
• Perform other equipment operation duties as assigned to support overall field operations
• Participate in fall and spring digging and storage operations
• Support trailer and transport activities
• Communicate problems, concerns, or safety issues to the appropriate manager promptly
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and assist with training and supervising team members as needed
• Follow and uphold all company policies and procedures
• Apply prior experience effectively within Walters Gardens operations
• Develop and maintain proficiency in plant knowledge, processes, and equipment
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees