Greenhouse Senior Technician- Part Time

Company: Cargill
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Greenhouse Senior Technician will play a vital role in maintaining the health and sustainability of our greenhouse plants by ensuring consistent care during weekends and holidays. In this role, you will support the overall success of our greenhouse and facility operations by providing attentive watering, nutrient application, monitoring plant health, completing facility inspections, and performing light maintenance to uphold optimal growing conditions. Weekends and Holidays required, flexible hours as needed Key AccountabilitiesPerform routine horticultural care, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, staking, and monitoring plant health to ensure optimal growth conditions. Enter basic observations and plant care notes into logs to support ongoing plant health monitoring; enter facility inspection checklist results into logs and communicate to team. Assists with maintenance and troubleshooting of greenhouse systems such as irrigation, ventilation, temperature control and lighting. Support the greenhouse team by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety within the greenhouse environment. Perform weekend and holiday plant care duties independently, following established protocols and communicating any issues promptly. Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBasic understanding of plant care and horticultural practices. Ability to follow detailed instructions and established protocols. Able to work on weekends and holidays. Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in warm conditions with or without accommodationPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience working in a greenhouse or similar environment. Basic mechanical skills for routine maintenance of greenhouse equipment. Knowledge of fertilization, pruning, crossing and other advanced plant care techniques. B.S. in Horticulture, Plant Breeding or related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) for record-keeping and communicationPosition Information Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.Location: Fort Collins, COThe expected salary for this position is $35,000 – 45,000 . Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).Your Benefits | CargillEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet. Salary: . Date posted: 06/24/2025

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