Greenhouse Technician (Full-Time)

Rainbow Omega, Inc.; Alabama; Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

8 paid holidays per year

Descripción de la vacante

Rainbow Omega, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Greenhouse Technician to manage plant health and production while mentoring residents in our greenhouse program. You will ensure products meet quality standards for retail and wholesale and contribute to vocational training.

Responsibilities include maintaining crops, documenting progress, inventory control, and coordinating off-site plant deliveries. A valid driver's license and prior horticulture experience are required.

Formación

• Minimum of three (3) years of proven greenhouse or agricultural experience.
• Valid Driver's License required (off-site deliveries).
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsabilidades

• Cultivate, maintain, and monitor plant material to meet quality standards.
• Instruct and assist individuals served to achieve objectives in their Work Plans.
• Monitor daily activities and document vocational progress of each individual.
• Maintain greenhouse environments, keeping them organized and free of weeds and hazards.
• Manage inventory and deliver plants to purchasers off-site.
• Demonstrate strong time management and problem-solving to handle multiple tasks.

Conocimientos

Horticulture

Quality control

Mentorship

Time management

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

About Rainbow Omega, Inc.
Rainbow Omega, Inc. is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing vocational and residential programs to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Garden & Gift Shop and greenhouse operations serve as a vital hub for community interaction, vocational training, and financial support for our mission. If you love horticulture and want to make a meaningful, daily impact in a supportive and passionate environment, we invite you to grow your career with us!

Position Summary

The Greenhouse Technician plays a dual role: managing the health and production of high-quality plant material while providing meaningful job training, mentorship, and supervision to the individuals served by ROI who work within our greenhouses. You will ensure our products meet strict quality standards for retail and wholesale purchasers, while simultaneously empowering our residents to achieve their personal vocational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Horticulture & Quality Control: Cultivate, maintain, and monitor all plant material following established production and quality standards to ensure premium final products.
• Vocational Mentorship: Instruct, train, and assist individuals served by ROI to achieve the objectives outlined in their Individual Work Plans.
• Progress Tracking: Continually monitor daily work activities and document the vocational progress of each individual.
• Greenhouse Maintenance: Keep greenhouse environments properly maintained, organized, and entirely free of weeds, debris, or hazards that could hinder plant growth.
• Inventory & Off-Site Delivery: Maintain quality control on all inventory and handle the physical delivery of plants to purchasers off-site.
• Operations: Utilize excellent time management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks independently.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of proven experience working and growing in a professional greenhouse or similar agricultural setting.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid Driver's License (required for off-site inventory deliveries).
• Background Check: Passing a clean drug screen and a comprehensive background check is required.

What We Offer (Benefits & Compensation)

ROI provides highly competitive salaries alongside a robust benefits package, including:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance (additional supplemental coverages available)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Life and Vision Insurance

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