Aquaponics Operations Associate

VICARS LANDING; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VICARS LANDING in Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, is seeking an Aquaponics Operations Associate to support cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and maintenance of vegetables in a controlled environment.

The role follows SOPs to ensure product quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and food safety certification, able to work in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.
• Must have food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete harvests by cutting plants at the base while preserving root integrity.
• Conduct cut & come harvesting to allow regrowth, with minimal damage to plants.
• Label and store harvested products with lot numbers and dates.
• Follow SOPs for packaging leafy greens, including handwashing and sanitation.
• Use clean equipment and materials; safe handling and labeling of packaged products.
• Proper storage of finished goods.
• Execute daily and weekly greenhouse tasks per the schedule.
• Water plants, check water quality and record chemicals in FarmHub.
• Transplant seedlings and seed new crops.
• Monitor and maintain fish health and water temperatures; ensure fish health balance with crops.
• Order and maintain chemicals and fish food.
• Coordinate with Activities Dept to organize events for residents about the Greenhouse.
• Keep monthly budgets of growth and usage.
• Record data related to fish and vegetable growth using FarmHub.
• Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliability

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FarmHub

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sawgrass - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, Position Type: Full Time, JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent for this position is a detail-oriented and reliable Aquaponics Operations Associate to support the cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and maintenance of vegetables and greens in a controlled environment. This role involves following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Harvesting Operations

• Perform Complete Harvests by cutting plants at the base while preserving root integrity.
• Conduct Cut & Come Harvesting to allow regrowth, ensuring minimal damage to plants.
• Remove damaged or unhealthy leaves during harvest.
• Label and store harvested products accurately with lot numbers and dates.

Packaging

Follow SOPs for Packaging Leafy Greens, including:

• Handwashing and sanitation protocols.
• Use of clean equipment and materials.
• Safe handling and labeling of packaged products.
• Proper storage of finished goods.

Greenhouse Maintenance

• Execute daily and weekly tasks as per the Greenhouse Schedule, including:
• Cleaning floors, pest pots, and hydroponic systems.
• Watering plants and checking water quality, testing water chemicals and ensuring they are recorded in FarmHub.
• Transplanting seedlings and seeding new crops.
• Participating in scheduled meetings and project reviews.
• Monitoring, feeding and replacement of fish and associated water temperatures.
• Maintaining the equilibrium between fish and crop health.
• Ordering and maintaining of chemicals and fish food.

Marketing & Financial

• Work with Activities Dept to organize events for residents about the Greenhouse
• Keep monthly budgets of growth and usage
• Recording key data related to fish and vegetable growth using the FarmHub system.
• Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.
• Must have food safety certification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with budgets and spreadsheets.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.