Primary Responsibilities:

• Setting irrigation programs and controls as directed
• Monitoring crop moisture levels
• Monitoring nutrients in plants, soil, and water and mixing fertilizers as directed
• Setting and manipulating environmental controls as directed
• Performing basic to intermediate growing area and irrigation repairs/maintenance
• Performing basic plant maintenance (trimming, moving, weeding, etc.) as directed
• Keeping and reporting accurate records of time-sensitive and mission critical data

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of horticultural/agricultural experience (preferred)

Knowledge:

• Basic plant/horticultural knowledge

Abilities: 

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate (both written & verbal)
• Ability to multi-function
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented

Work Environment: Outdoor 90-100% of time; Be prepared to work in all safe weather conditions caring for the plants.

Work schedule:

M-F 7am-430pm

Weekends on rotational basis, as needed

40-50 hours in Spring

Wage:

$19 /hour depending on experience