Greenhouse Tech Pete's Greens
- Date Posted February 22, 2019
- Location Craftsbury, VT
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
We're seeking a motivated, talented individual to work in our 50,000 square ft of heated and 2.5 acres of unheated greenhouses and tunnels. We grow a huge array of crops year-round indoors from arugula to zucchini. Primary tasks include assisting to execute the greenhouse management plan and directing a team to optimize planting, transplanting, harvesting, packing, system monitoring, pest management, and general maintenance. Additional tasks may include working in our packing shed and in the field. Pete's Greens is a fast paced farm where we measure success partially through financial and production metrics.
Duties include:
- Start and transplant seeds, take care of starts and transplants
- Maintain greenhouse plants including tomatoes and Euro cukes
- Manage irrigation system
- Monitor and control indoor climate
- Pest & disease ID and control (includes application of organically certified pesticides)
- Manage organic soil fertility
- Harvest of some greenhouse crops
- Work in packing shed washing and packing vegetables
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of organic greenhouse production and general organic farming practices is preferred
- Ability to manage a crew efficiently (crew is mostly Spanish speaking - Spanish language is a plus)
- Organized, able to maintain accurate detailed records
- Team player – able to share data, follow the planting plan of crop planning manager, and coordinate staff needs with other farm managers
- Problem-solving ability, a strong work ethic, and a passion for sustainable and healthy food
- Able to take direction, work in different areas of the farm, and move efficiently between tasks
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (much farm communication is via smartphone/email)
- Basic computer skills include the ability to efficiently use Email, Internet, Word and Excel
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Experience w/ driving tractor and operating equipment is helpful
- Available to work one weekend day/week
Hours and Pay: This is a full time, year-round position. Competitive starting rate offered to qualified candidate with opportunity to substantially increase after 6 months. Position includes health insurance, paid time off, and of course organic veggies!
Compensation this position is : hourly Application instructions