Industrial RO Water Technician — Greenhouse Systems

Masson Farms of New Mexico; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Masson Farms of New Mexico operates one of the largest geothermal-heated greenhouse facilities in the U.S., with ~24 acres of climate-controlled space in Radium Springs. The Water Technician supports the operation and maintenance of the industrial RO system and irrigation/water treatment infrastructure to ensure consistent, high-quality water for plant health.

The role involves monitoring system performance, performing routine maintenance, recording water quality, and supporting dosing with

Qualifications

• Background, coursework, or hands-on experience in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, agriculture, water treatment, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and/or fluid systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping habits.
• Willingness to work in a greenhouse/industrial environment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and log daily performance of the industrial RO system, including feed pressure, permeate flow, recovery rate, and conductivity/TDS readings.
• Perform routine maintenance: membrane cleaning cycles, cartridge and pre-filter changes, pump checks, and inspection for leaks.
• Test and record water quality parameters (pH, EC, alkalinity, hardness) across source, treated, and greenhouse delivery points.
• Support dosing and calibration of fertilizer injection and water treatment equipment.
• Track water usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Follow safety procedures for handling water treatment chemicals and report abnormalities to the Facilities Manager.

Skills

Water treatment

Chemistry basics

Record-keeping

Safety procedures

Greenhouse environment

Tools

RO systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Water Technician — Industrial RO & Greenhouse Water Management

Facilities / Water Systems Radium Springs, NM Reports to Facilities Manager Full-time

Masson Farms of New Mexico operates one of the largest geothermal-heated greenhouse facilities in the U.S. — roughly 24 acres of climate-controlled growing space in Radium Springs, producing 30+ categories of potted plants.

Position Summary

The Water Technician supports the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the farm’s industrial reverse osmosis (RO) system and the greenhouse irrigation and water treatment infrastructure. Consistent, high-quality water is critical to plant health at Masson Farms, and this role keeps large-scale water systems running reliably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and log daily performance of the industrial RO system, including feed pressure, permeate flow, recovery rate, and conductivity/TDS readings.
• Perform routine maintenance: membrane cleaning cycles, cartridge and pre-filter changes, pump checks, and inspection for leaks.
• Test and record water quality parameters (pH, EC, alkalinity, hardness) across source, treated, and greenhouse delivery points.
• Support dosing and calibration of fertilizer injection and water treatment equipment.
• Track water usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Follow safety procedures for handling water treatment chemicals and report abnormalities to the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications

• Background, coursework, or hands-on experience in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, agriculture, water treatment, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and/or fluid systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping habits.
• Willingness to work in a greenhouse/industrial environment and follow safety protocols.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with water treatment, filtration, or RO systems.
• Comfort with basic data logging and spreadsheets.

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