Greenhouse Technician

Responsibilities

• Aid in planting, transplanting, and crop maintenance of greenhouse seedlings and other greenhouse crops.
• Insects, disease, and weed scouting, identification, and management in field and greenhouses.
• Keep the greenhouses clean and presentable.
• Support the Greenhouse Manager with assorted daily tasks.
• Conduct general maintenance of greenhouse.
• Crop maintenance which includes trellising, thinning, pruning, plastic and row cover installation and removal.
• Harvesting of trial plantings, breeding projects, and seed production jobs.
• End of season clean-up of fields, equipment, and greenhouses.
• Assist in other functions as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to capture detailed data.
• Safety conscious.
• Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivation.
• Analytical and creative problem solver.
• Be creative and energetic regarding innovative ideas and methodologies regarding greenhouse production.
• Ability to prioritize, focus, and seek help when needed.
• Work independently, build consensus and function as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Punctuality and readiness to work.
• Work mandatory weekend hours, assigned holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Apply or release chemical and biological materials to manage insects, diseases, and weeds.
• IPM (Integrated Pest Management) techniques used for application and release.
• Maintain the greenhouse facility, including installation and repair of structures, ventilation, irrigation, and other tasks.
• Understand that this is a research facility with the priority being to support internal departments.
• Hold a valid Maine driver's license for travel from office to field with company vehicle/personal vehicle.
• Mileage reimbursement is available for employees using their own vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate, maintain, and perform repairs to greenhouse machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all tasks.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Ability to work in less-than-ideal weather.
• Agility to work and navigate on uneven, rocky ground.
• Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to climb and work with ladders.
• Ability to work in an extremely hot, humid environment for 8 or more hours per day.
• Ability to wear proper personal protective gear when required.
• Ability to work around bees and other pollinators.

Pay

Entry level starts at $17.51 /hour and varies with experience.

Schedule

Mandatory weekend hours, assigned holidays, and overtime as needed.