Hydroponics Greenhouse Technician

Mbcia; Kendall Township (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cox Farms in Yorkville, IL is hiring a Greenhouse Technician to oversee hydroponic greens production in our large-scale facility. You will work under the Head Grower and maintain climate control, nutrient balance, and pest management across an 8-acre greenhouse.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in greenhouse production and a 2-year horticulture degree, with GMPs/IPM familiarity and experience in controlled environments. Some travel and PPE are required.

Qualifications

• 2-years’ experience in greenhouse production or similar.
• Minimum of a 2-year degree in horticulture and related sciences.
• Experience with GMPs, food safety, and IPM.
• Hoogendoorn or PRIVA experience is a plus.
• Preference for experience in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponic production of food crops.

Responsabilités

• Assist in managing greenhouse production of hydroponic greens at an 8-acre Yorkville greenhouse; reports to Head Grower.
• Manage climate alarms, lighting and environmental controls with guidance from Ag team; troubleshoot issues with Head Grower/Grower.
• Maintain set points, health and productivity of hydroponic gutter systems; manage nutrients, pH, temperature, aeration, sanitation, irrigation mechanics.
• Assist with crop scouting for disease, nutrient issues, pests, yield impacts, and data collection; complete daily checklists and maintenance; report findings to Head Grower.
• Ensure greenhouse is free of pests and disease using BrightFarms’ IDPM protocols; collaborate on R&D projects to optimize yields and develop new products.
• Support Head Grower and General Manager; maintain a neat and orderly greenhouse facility.

Connaissances

Greenhouse production

Climate control

Pest management

Formation

Two-year degree in horticulture

Outils

Hoogendoorn

PRIVA

Description du poste

Cox Farms in Yorkville, IL is hiring a Greenhouse Technician to oversee hydroponic greens production in our large-scale facility. You will work under the Head Grower and maintain climate control, nutrient balance, and pest management across an 8-acre greenhouse.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in greenhouse production and a 2-year horticulture degree, with GMPs/IPM familiarity and experience in controlled environments. Some travel and PPE are required.