Aquaponics Operations Associate - Part-Time

Vicar's Landing; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicar's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is seeking an Aquaponics Operations Associate to support cultivation, harvesting, packaging and maintenance of vegetables and greens in a controlled environment.

The role follows SOPs to ensure product quality, safety and operational efficiency, including fish health monitoring, water testing, data entry in FarmHub, and coordination with the Activities Dept for resident events.

Qualifications

• Must follow detailed procedures and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work with budgets and spreadsheets.
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Harvest and package leafy greens according to SOPs with proper labeling.
• Maintain greenhouse operations including watering, pest monitoring, and hydroponic systems.
• Record water quality, fish health, and crop data in FarmHub.
• Assist with budget tracking and monthly growth usage reports.
• Support resident events related to the greenhouse program.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 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.