Irrigation Staff

Smith Gardens • Watsonville, CA

35d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring plants are irrigated correctly to promote healthy growth and maximize yields.
Pacific Plug & Liner, a sister company to Smith Gardens, has an exciting opportunity for a Irrigation Staff to join our team at our Watsonville, CA Site.
Pacific Plug & Liner was founded in October 1999 and is located on the beautiful California Central Coast with a climate ideal for plant and flower production. We have approximately 290,000 sq. ft. dedicated to growing young plants. Pacific Plug & Liner features a state-of-the-art production facility, ensuring consistent and superior quality.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, and via radio with all levels of staff.
• Collaboration - Work effectively with teams, build relationships and contribute positively to group dynamics.
• No Educational requirement
• Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends.
• Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel, as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time.
• Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Lift and move irrigation equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.

Nice To Haves

• Previous agricultural experience a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Able to understand the use of 1-5 moisture scale.
• Able to learn different fertilizers and use as directed.
• Distinguish between different plant types.
• Ability to be Flexible with department needs.
• Ability to communicate issues with plants or irrigation equipment promptly
• Ability to follow instructions ensuring to follow proper procedures safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Able to monitor and manage water quality, including PH levels, nutrient concentrations, and the absence of contaminants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees