Job Description
Greenhouse Technician
We are pleased to recruit for a company whose corporate purpose is to create chemistry for a sustainable future and has been doing so for 150 years. Their portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. Their products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. Our client is expanding and seeking a Greenhouse Technician in Acampo, CA.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for maintaining and preforming preventative maintenance on irrigation, climate control systems and other greenhouse equipment.
•Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily work throughout greenhouses and the facility.
•Execute greenhouse tasks in cooperation with internal customers in order to provide support in the creation new varieties.
•Drive pickup trucks, cars and forklifts in the proper and safe way.
•Use power tools and field equipment in a safe and proper way to take care of maintenance and repairs in the greenhouse.
•Ability to obtain a pesticide private applicator license and spray pesticide.
•Assist with monitoring growing conditions such as fertigation, lighting, pests and other environmental factors.
•Responsible for the operational work in the greenhouses and hardening houses in order to grow successful and healthy plants.
•Use modern computer systems for irrigation, climate control and operational administration.
•Carry out basic steps of standard operating procedures independently.
•Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of basic irrigation systems.
•Farm Technicians have also to take care of certain tasks outside normal working hours, like irrigating crops, pest control, control of the growth of crops or watch and check premises and test security system when needed. These tasks are compensated in a specific way and can be an essential responsibility of the job.
Requirements:
•1 year working in and maintaining a greenhouse.
•Crop irrigation and pest control
•Ability to lean new greenhouse management systems.
•Ability to come in on weekends and work after hours.
•Valid Drivers license
Must have a valid driver's license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Pay Rate: The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $ 22.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.
Location: Acampo, CA 95220
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Overtime sometimes required
Weekend work sometimes required
Length of Assignment: Contract - hire
For more information, please contact us at:
Avionte Job #: 180463
Recruiter: Eddy Woodard
Email: eddy.woodard@cenergyintl.com
Benefits:
Cenergy employees can enjoy the following robust benefits and resources:
Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
Continuous Employment Development and Learning
Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
401K
Healthcare & Healthcare Group Medical Coverage
Dental Insurance Coverage
Vision Insurance Coverage
Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Access to Health Joy
GAP Medical Coverage
Direct Deposit
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,