Aquaponics Operations Associate - Part-Time

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

Job summary

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

You will follow SOPs to ensure product quality and safety, manage labeling, water quality testing, and record data in FarmHub, while assisting in meetings and project reviews. This role requires a high school diploma and food safety certification; prior agriculture or greenhouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Harvest vegetables and greens, including complete harvests and cut & come harvesting.
• Package leafy greens following SOPs, with proper handwashing and labeling.
• Maintain greenhouse daily tasks, water plants, test water quality, and record results in FarmHub.
• Transplant seedlings and seed new crops; monitor fish health and water temperatures.
• Order and manage chemicals and fish feed; participate in meetings and project reviews.
• Report farm health and progress to senior management and support budget tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Water quality testing

Time management

Harvesting operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FarmHub

Spreadsheets

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESHarvesting 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 GreenhouseKeep monthly budgets of growth and usageRecording key data related to fish and vegetable growth using the FarmHub system.Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm.Education & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent.Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.Must have food safety certification.JOB REQUIREMENTSSkills, 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.