• The position will be to support the greenhouse manager in the production of year-round hydroponic crops, a large summer floral crop, and summer vegetable production.
• All produce grown is used on-site to supply employees and guests at the resort with fresh meals.
• Maintain year-round hydroponic lettuce, basil, and Thai basil crop, including harvesting, cleaning trays, mixing fertilizer and seeding.
• Maintain an eleven-month hydroponic tomato crop including harvesting, pollinating, trellising, pruning, and grafting.
• Maintain one main 6000 sq ft greenhouse, one 1000 sq ft hoop-house, and one 2000 sq ft high tunnel. This includes sweeping, mopping, washing pots, PVC piping repair, minor construction.
• Propagate a large floral crop for outdoor landscaping during the summer months from seed and cuttings. Summer work includes transplanting, watering, tilling, composting, weeding, and planting.
• Assist the greenhouse manager in training, managing, and mentoring employees.
• Assist the greenhouse manager in improving or developing systems for increased production and productivity, and drafting SOPs and other training materials.
• Assist the greenhouse manager in planning, organizing, and implementing the production and planting schedule
• Help foster a healthy work environment where employees feel respected and heard.
• Assist the manager during the plant out season—the greenhouse produces flowers for over 200 baskets and planters and several beds each year as well vegetables for 3 plots and maintains a perennial berry patch.
• This is an amazing opportunity for a horticulturist to gain a diverse experience and skill set.

• An education in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent greenhouse, agriculture, or horticulture experience.
• Alaska pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain one with one within a designated time period.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs (lifting harvest buckets, trays, supplies, tomato plants).
• Ability to work on a ladder with arms extended above your head for long periods.
• Willingness and ability to mix fertilizers, acid for pH adjustment and apply pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and traps).
• Ability and willingness to use hand tools to make common repairs and modifications, and for garden cultivation.
• Ability to work on the ground (kneeling) for long periods for plant out, weeding, and other situations as necessary.
• Willingness to work and live on-site at a semi-remote location in Alaska year-round with an understanding that this can mean interrupted and limited phone and internet service.
• Ability to operate a four-wheeler and small tractor with implements, or the ability and willingness to learn how.

• Greenhouse or nursery work experience producing vegetables or ornamental plants. Experience with hydroponic lettuce or tomato production is desirable.
• Experience managing a team, preferably in a greenhouse, agricultural, or horticultural position.
• Knowledge of and interest in hydroponics and soil crop production systems, fertilizer application, pest control and other aspects of greenhouse and field production.
• Experience with minor plumbing, electrical, and equipment maintenance a plus.

• Pay starts at $15/hr., but may be more DOE
• Room and board included
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Free activities at the resort for employees

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