What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulture Technician position at Dexian?
Title : Horticulture Technician / Biologist
Location : Chesterfield MO 63017
Duration : 06 Months (Possible conversion)
Pay rate : $24.50 - $26.39 / Hr. without benefits
Job Description :
- Studies the basic principles of plant life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
- Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- Will be working with row crops (canola, corn, cotton, and soybeans) in greenhouses and growth chamber settings.
- Duties will vary from day to day, but will include sowing, plant care, discarding, cleaning, transplanting, harvesting, and seed processing.
- Position requires standing for long periods of time.
- Detail orientation is required due to nature of work.
- Elevated temperatures will occur in greenhouses in warmer months.
Qualifications - Experience in controlled environment and growing plants is preferred. Commercial greenhouse experience would qualify.
Education - Associate or bachelor’s degree in agronomy, biology, horticulture, or other life sciences.
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status
Salary : $25 - $26
