Horticultural Technician
Horticultural Technician
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Job Description
- Provide timely support for operational activities.
- Responsible for the production and care of field & greenhouse plants. Activities include: soil preparation sowing planting weed control pollination pest and disease monitoring pesticide application fertilization irrigation and harvesting. Maintain proper documentation.
- Assist with the development and evaluation of breeding material including trial preparation disease screening sample and data collection pollination seed processing and treatment.
- Assist with seed inventory management.
- Responsible for general maintenance of the greenhouse facility irrigation system and equipment.
- Execute crop programs to the expectations of the breeding and research staff.
- Lead and train temporary and seasonal workers to conduct greenhouse and field activities.
- Coordinate with other technicians for supplies management purchases tasks and workers allocation.
- Implement proper cultural management of different crops including cleanliness of the farms and nurseries.
- Support HSE compliance and continuous improvement.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma.
- AS or BS college degree in an agriculture-related field is preferred (Seed Technology Horticulture Plant Sciences Breeding Agronomy).
- Experience related to plant science or horticulture is preferred.
- Training or experience in one or more of the following areas: vegetable crop production seed multiplication agricultural quality assurance seed technology plant breeding or plant pathology.
- Leadership skills attention to detail enthusiasm for active learning and an interest in plant biology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual skills are a plus.
- Computer literacy is required and good organizational abilities.
- The position requires the ability to work for long periods in both field and greenhouse environments and work on weekends and off-office hours.
- The successful candidate will be expected to obtain a CO pesticide license.
Additional Information :
Salary for this role is $39200 to $58800 per year.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal.
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
