Greenhouse Production Technician

Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery

Sebastopol Store - Greenhouse Production Technician
For over 40 years, Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery has been a renowned establishment for organic farming and gardening expertise and supplies. Locally owned, we are based in Sebastopol with additional facilities in Petaluma, Fulton, and Santa Rosa.

We have an immediate need for a Greenhouse Production Technician with the following skills and abilities to join the team at our Sebastopol location. This is a full-time position that directly reports to the Greenhouse Production Manager.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Commitment to producing high-quality organic plant starts.
· Ensure the excellent health and growth of plants including proper watering, fertilization, pruning, spacing, spraying, integrated pest management (IPM), and temperature control.
· Plant maintenance including potting, staking, preparing and sticking cuttings, seed collecting and processing, weed control.
· Excellent customer experience with a friendly, professional attitude.
· Knowledge or willingness to learn: organic vegetable production, organic fertilizer, pest and disease control, tools, and irrigation, so that you may advise the public on best practices.
· Accurately complete paperwork according to procedure.
· Assist other departments as requested..

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

· Good physical condition including ability to lift 50 lbs
· Professional demeanor
· Ability to focus on detail-oriented tasks
· Good communication skills
· Positive attitude
· Able to execute verbal and written instructions
· Cleanliness
· Strong work ethic (rain or shine, hot or cold)
· Mindful problem solving

In addition, our desired abilities include:

· Written and verbal communication with varying personnel
· Friendliness, and intelligence with a good sense of humor
· Creativity
· Knowledge of or interest in:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Irrigation or Landscaping
- Plants (including edibles, natives, and drought-tolerants)
- Organic/Sustainable practices

Why Harmonyis for you:

At Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery, we believe that we need to be good stewards of the earth. This means: Encouragement and support of Organic Farming and Gardening which is the "Natural" way. Growing plants & controlling pests without the use of poisons or toxic materials. Water-wise Irrigation Systems for Agriculture, Residential & Commercial applications.

Our employees are experts in the organic growing industry. We sell products that meet the California Organic Foods Act or the National Organic Program, and other quality products that meet our goal of excellence. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike, to help the community get the job done organically.

Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery offers employee benefits that include Medical/Dental/Vision (Employer paid for full-time employees), as well as Vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, 401k, employee discount.

Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, age, national origin ancestry, color, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How long has Harmony Farm Supply been a renowned establishment for organic farming and gardening expertise and supplies?
• What experience do you have that qualifies you for this position?
• Why do you want to work at Harmony Farm Supply?

Work Location: In person