Greenhouse Irrigation Technician

Little Leaf Farms; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Growing Operator to support greenhouse crop production. You will monitor irrigation and fertilizer systems, collect readings, clean filters, maintain the irrigation room, and assist the team with other crop tasks to ensure irrigation systems operate correctly and water quality remains high.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs for EC, pH, ORP, DO, temperature and UV disinfection; assisting with seeding, crop care, and harvesting; and adhering to food safety

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Work in a greenhouse environment with varying temperatures and humidity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized work instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Safely clean sensors and filters.
• Inspect irrigation units for accuracy, pressure and flow.
• Assist with mixing fertilizer and keeping pallets organized.
• Inspect irrigation feeders and drippers to ensure irrigation.
• Assist with IPM and general greenhouse tasks.
• Operate irrigation equipment and assist with setup and maintenance.
• Maintain irrigation logs with daily readings (EC, pH, ORP, DO, temp, UV).
• Assist with all growing tasks as needed.
• Perform flushing of irrigation system.
• Sanitize equipment, workstations and growing areas.
• Adhere to food safety, GMP, HACCP, and safety requirements.
• Assist with seeding, crop care, harvesting, and other greenhouse activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Growing Operator to support greenhouse crop production. You will monitor irrigation and fertilizer systems, collect readings, clean filters, maintain the irrigation room, and assist the team with other crop tasks to ensure irrigation systems operate correctly and water quality remains high.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs for EC, pH, ORP, DO, temperature and UV disinfection; assisting with seeding, crop care, and harvesting; and adhering to food safety