Greenhouse Technician Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Greenhouse Technician

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide superior care for diverse and high-value plant material, using the best horticultural technique in all aspects of plant culture.
  • Perform advanced plant care: propagate, vegetatively, and by seed; transplant; stake; train; disbud; pinch; prune and harvest.
  • Monitor and adjust the greenhouse and growth chamber environment including temperature, airflow, and lighting – manually or using automated controls.
  • Closely observe the functioning of facility mechanical and environmental control equipment and promptly inform the greenhouse supervisor or appropriate personnel of suspected malfunctions.
  • Set up and operate greenhouse equipment including irrigation, mist, and fog systems, sprayers, growth and photoperiod lighting, shade, and blackout cloth.
  • Interface with vendors related to the construction of commercial greenhouses, greenhouse software-based control systems, and other peripheral systems.
  • Assist in the planning and execution phases for new greenhouse construction projects and other technology upgrades to existing infrastructure.
  • Assist in evaluating current greenhouse cultivation methodologies/equipment and suggest changes to processes or upgrades to hardware/equipment when applicable.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated horticultural skills and greenhouse experience.
  • Proven competence in scouting for and identifying greenhouse pests/diseases, pesticide selection, and resistance management in an Integrated Pest Management program.
  • Familiarity with biocontrol concepts and organisms.
  • Willing and able to regularly work with and apply pesticides, including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Proficiency with greenhouse sprayers, fertilizer injectors, and related calculations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team as well as independently.
  • Must be flexible, service minded, and respectful.
  • Exhibit good organizational skills and close attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with clients and staff.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Knowledge of plant biology, fertility, horticulture, and agriculture.
  • Knowledge of Cannabis pests and diseases.
  • Associate’s degree in greenhouse management or Bachelor’s degree in the plant sciences or related field.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with information management systems and MS Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Physically able to regularly work from a ladder to hang lamps, black-out curtains, etc. 
  • Climb under various types of equipment.
  • Shovel dense materials.
  • Regularly lift over 50 pounds; work in high-temperature conditions and with a wide range of plant material.