Randstad is seeking an experienced Greenhouse Technician to work with a global leader in agricultural research. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in greenhouse operations and plant propagation.
This is a fully onsite position. Candidates who are local to Filer, Idaho are preferred as relocation cost reimbursement is not available for this position.
Duties:
- Operate greenhouse environmental control system, program irrigation and evaluate alarms.
- Provide support for activities related prefilling pots/tray for propagation using automated pot-filling machine.
- Regularly perform greenhouse operations maintenance and upkeep: clean floors, keep work area tidy, organize supplies, perform hose/nozzle checks, and clean components of evaporative cooling system.
- Support greenhouse research by contributing to set-up and take-down activities: preparing custom soil mixes using cement mixers, pot-filling by hand, install irrigation, work collaboratively for data collection, and remove and clean irrigation emitters post experiment.
- Create and contribute to development of greenhouse operation protocols.
- Routine and regular functionality check and troubleshooting of the greenhouse chambers, equipment, light rack and greenhouse chamber bulbs and waste.
- Attend and participate in group and project meetings.
- Provide timely and frequent communication regarding any updates, changes, or issues that arise. Follow good sanitation practices and standard operating procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies.
Must Haves:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years of experience in Greenhouse operations, horticulture or plant propagation is required.
- High attention to details and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
- Excellent organizational, observational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-project team environment and collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals, as well as work independently.
- Work in a greenhouse, outdoor field, and laboratory setting, sometimes in physically demanding, adverse conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods as well as lifting of materials.
- Knowledge of basic math skills and experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point).
Next Step:
For immediate consideration, send your resume to