Seasonal PT Greenhouse Assistant

Down Home Ranch, Inc.; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Down Home Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Greenhouse Assistant for a part-time, seasonal role based in Texas. The position supports daily greenhouse operations under the Head Grower, with a focus on plant care and facility tasks from November through May.

The role runs about 20–24 hours per week, typically Mon–Wed or Wed–Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Some extra hours may be available as needed to meet seasonal goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21+ with valid TX driver\'s license and clean driving record.
• Detail-oriented and reliable with ability to work independently and with others.
• Proactive, with initiative to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily greenhouse tasks: planting, watering, trimming, repotting, moving, packaging, and shipping plants.
• Provide guidance and supervision to volunteers and ranchers.
• Deliver greenhouse products locally and maintain safe, clean vehicles.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized greenhouse and related areas.
• Complete logs, reports, and documentation accurately.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; collaborate with teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Independent & team

Proactive problem-solving

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Timekeeping app

Job description

GREENHOUSE ASSISTANT

PART-TIME; SEASONAL (NOVEMBER–MAY)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Greenhouse Assistant is a part-time, seasonal position at Down Home Ranch. Working under the supervision of the Head Grower, the Assistant supports daily greenhouse operations while upholding the Ranch’s mission to empower and provide an exceptional quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This flexible part-time role offers 20–24 hours per week, typically scheduled Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including a one-hour unpaid lunch break). Additional hours may occasionally be available, and the overall schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of Down Home Ranch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greenhouse Operations: Perform daily hands‑on tasks, including planting, watering, trimming, repotting, moving, packaging, and shipping plants.
• Mentorship & Supervision: Provide guidance, supervision, and support to assigned volunteers and ranchers.
• Product Delivery & Vehicle Care: Deliver greenhouse products locally and ensure company vehicles are safely operated, clean, and well‑maintained.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas across greenhouse spaces and common areas.
• Documentation & Communication: Complete required operational logs, reports, and documentation efficiently and accurately.
• Team Collaboration: Attend scheduled staff meetings, cross‑functional committees, workshops, and team trainings.
• General Support: Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisors.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Age & Driving Record: Minimum age of 21 with a valid TX driver’s license and clean driving record; must successfully pass an extensive background check.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Style: Detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Problem‑Solving: Proactive with strong initiative and the ability to work under seasonal deadlines.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Software Literacy: Ability to use our company timekeeping app and communicate regularly via Outlook and Teams.
• Compliance: Willingness to adhere to all Down Home Ranch policies and workplace guidelines.
• HIPAA & Confidentiality: Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA standards to maintain strict privacy and confidentiality for all Ranch residents and program participants.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods in a greenhouse/agricultural environment.
• Comfortable working in varying outdoor and greenhouse temperature conditions.

DHR has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and DHR reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as DHR may deem appropriate.