Greenhouse Grower

Job description

Position description

Function

RESEARCH & INNOVATION - RESEARCH OPERATIONS

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Main Goal

The Research Station Greenhouse Grower is responsible for assisting the Greenhouse manager with all aspects of plant culture related to greenhouse and transplant production.

Job description

The Greenhouse Grower is also expected to oversee routine greenhouse repair and maintenance. Also, participate in the design and construction of any new greenhouse structures.

Profile

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Crop Management

• Execute greenhouse crop programs to the expectations of the breeding and research staff
• Execute crop specific fertilizer and irrigation protocols that maximize the potential of the breeding programs
• Work alone and with others to insure that crop protocols and crop management procedures are followed
• Apply labeled pesticides to control insect and disease pests
• Measure and monitor key performance metrics related to both the quality and productivity of crop programs
• Oversee and perform routine greenhouse maintenance and repair

Planning and Strategy

• Conduct periodic crop reviews with members of the operations, research and breeding teams to assess success of programs
• Forecast weekly labor needs for the greenhouses and work with greenhouse manager to achieve desired outcomes in an efficient and productive manner
• Assist greenhouse manager in the development of annual operating budgets and capital investment plans
• Conduct periodic crop walks with the greenhouse Manager to review crop progress and develop plans to address any variances or opportunities
• Prepare monthly written progress reports for the greenhouse Manager
• Assist in the design, specification, bidding and construction of future greenhouse facilities

Station and Organizational Development and Improvement

• Actively support the station Illness and Injury Prevention Plan – assist in periodic safety training
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to share progress and discuss opportunities for improvement
• Work with others to provide training and development opportunities for all staff members
• Participate in periodic seminars and educational opportunities to ensure that protocols and greenhouse growing practices are up to date
• Work with the Greenhouse Manager to develop and implement station and regional improvement initiatives
• Cross train within farm operations and assist as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Greenhouse Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide general oversight over the tasks performed by seasonal employees and partner with the FLC supervisor to ensure the contract labor duties are executed

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, USA, California

Location

28521-28643 Co Road 104, Davis, CA 95618, États-Unis

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required

3 years or more