Job Description - Greenhouse Technician
Title: Greenhouse Technician
Department: Wholesale
Reports to: Wholesale Growing Manager Classification: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Lititz, PA
TO APPLY: Please download our application and return your completed form via one of two methods listed below.
- Email to: ericm@esbenshades.com
- Print and return to our wholesale office in Lititz, PA.
DESCRIPTION:
Maintain plants in a controlled greenhouse environment and monitor chemical application, fertilization, watering, and pruning. Able to provide all aspects of growing from start to finish; including, but not limited to; planting, cultivating, and harvesting. Work safely in compliance with established industry regulations and OSHA standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain proper irrigation of all greenhouse crops, spot watering when needed.
• Evaluate crop for insects and disease and able to apply pesticides and treatments.
• Monitor plant development to evaluate growth and quality.
• Learn to be precise in care of plants
• Maintain records of growth and production to make recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective greenhouse operations.
• Monitor growing conditions such as humidity, moisture, and temperature.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities and varied responsibilities.
• Commitment to attend employee meetings.
• Willingness to do duties assigned by your manager with a quick turnaround.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
1. Any combination of education and experience that has prepared you to effectively work as a grower.
2. Computer skills are helpful to be successful in this position.
TIME REQUIREMENTS:
• This is a year-round, full time position with varied time requirement depending on the season.
• Saturday work and overtime are necessary during busy seasons.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work in various temperatures, and dusty conditions when needed.
• Ability to work long hours during seasonal demand.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50lbs.