Aquaponics Operations Associate - Part-Time

VICARS LANDING; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VICARS LANDING in Sawgrass, FL seeks an Aquaponics Operations Associate to support cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and greenhouse maintenance, following SOPs to ensure product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include complete harvests, accurate labeling, water quality monitoring, FarmHub data entry, budget tracking, and reporting progress to senior management.

You will work with the Activities Dept to organize resident events and help manage monthly growth and usage data.

Qualifications

• Must follow SOPs and maintain cleanliness.
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or greenhouse operations preferred.
• Food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting operations following SOPs and quality standards.
• Packaging leafy greens with proper labeling and storage.
• Greenhouse maintenance including water quality checks and system monitoring.
• Record data in FarmHub and report to management.
• Collaborate with departments on events and budgets.

Skills

Following SOPs

Organizational skills

Budgeting & spreadsheets

Hands-on in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification

Tools

FarmHub system

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.