Aquaponics Systems Operator

VICARS LANDING; Ponte Vedra Beach (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

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.