Greenhouse Technician
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Greenhouse Technician" for an opportunity in US - Acampo, CA 95220
Position Title: Greenhouse Technician
Location: Acampo, CA 95220
Job Posting Start Date:06/03/2024
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date._
Expected Duration: 01 Year
Job Type: 40 hours work week & Contract for 01 Year
Pay Rate: $18.22/hr on W2
Job Description

Responsibilities
* Responsible for maintaining and preforming preventative maintenance on irrigation, climate control systems and other greenhouse equipment
* Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily work throughout greenhouses and the facility
* Execute greenhouse tasks in cooperation with internal customers in order to provide support in the creation new varieties
* Drive pickup trucks, cars and forklifts in the proper and safe way
* Use power tools and field equipment in a safe and proper way to take care of maintenance and repairs in the greenhouse
* Ability to obtain a pesticide private applicator license and spray pesticide
* Assist with monitoring growing conditions such as fertigation, lighting, pests and other environmental factors
* Responsible for the operational work in the greenhouses and hardening houses in order to grow successful and healthy plants
* Use modern computer systems for irrigation, climate control and operational administration.
* Carry out basic steps of standard operating procedures independently
* Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of basic irrigation systems

Farm Technicians have also to take care of certain tasks outside normal working hours, like irrigating crops, pest control, control of the growth of crops or watch and check premises and test security system when needed. These tasks are compensated in a specific way and can be an essential responsibility of the job.
Experience and Job Requirements
* At least one year working in and maintaining a greenhouse
* Good communications skills
* Ability to lean new greenhouse management systems
* Ability to come in on weekends and work after hours
* Drivers license
* Work according QHSE standards

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222678 when responding to this ad.