Position Title: Greenhouse Technician
Work Location: Johnston, IA
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 

•  Position Summary:
• The Controlled Environments Team seeks a motivated and responsible Greenhouse Technician to support research operations at our four-acre facility in Johnston, Iowa. In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of agricultural innovation by supporting daily greenhouse functions and research activities in a safe, professional, and compliant environment. Background & Context:
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• Key Responsibilities:
• Diligently tassel bag and shoot bag in corn pollination rooms
• Transfer large plants on carts to correct room locations and specific locations within a room
• Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks like discarding regulated material
• Assist with plant care tasks, such as cotton pruning
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• Qualification & Experience:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Good communication skills, a high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, attention to detail
• Works well independently and with minimal supervision but also works well in groups
• The ability to drive company vehicles, such as a tug
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn internal research software.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks, stand or sit for extended periods, and lift at least 30 lbs.
• Comfort working in warm, humid greenhouse conditions with year-round pollen exposure.
• At our organization, we have a very strong safety culture and implement safety in everything that we do. You must follow all safety protocols and monitor ergonomics
• At our organization, safety is our top priority. All employees are expected to follow stringent safety protocols to maintain our strong safety culture.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.