Greenhouse Technician

Kelly Services is hiring a Greenhouse Technician for a full-time position in Indianapolis, IN. Responsibilities include watering plants, organizing orders, pesticide applications, and maintaining greenhouse cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in high temperatures. The role offers benefits like medical and dental coverage, with a pay rate of $18.25/hr on weekdays and $24.25/hr on weekends.
Greenhouse Technician

Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group Kelly OCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Greenhouse Technician for a long-term engagement at one of our Global agriculture clients in Indianapolis, IN. This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a Kelly OCG employee, you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time.

Schedule: 7AM-5:30PM
• Week 1: Tues, Sat, Sun
• Week 2: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Training for 3 weeks on Mon-Fri, 8AP-4:30PM

Compensation: $18.25/hr weekdays; $24.25/hr on weekends

Responsibilities:

The Greenhouse team within Crop Protection Discovery Operations Center enables the discovery of new products through strong technical capabilities and partnership with research teams.
• Watering greenhouses & growth chambers daily.
• Organizing plant orders within greenhouses based on watering and research needs
• Performing pesticide applications as part of a team.
• Scouting for pests on plants in greenhouse on a regular basis.
• Preparing greenhouse plant waste for devitalization.
• Maintaining cleanliness of greenhouses and corridor
• Stock PPE stations in each greenhouse wing.
• Weekly safety eye wash/shower testing.
• Preparation and Staging of pots and flats for soil requests.
• Proactively support internal customers by independently handling all assigned duties and taking direction from and balancing the needs of multiple organizations.
• Take initiative. Be aware of work area and report anything that is out of the ordinary quickly

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
• High school diploma, GED or local equivalent.
• Must have “commitment to safety” attitude for self, others and the environment
• Must understand and be willing to work with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to withstand work in greenhouses with temperatures between 85-1 00F.
• Must be able to tolerate working in environments with presence of pollen, molds, mildews, soil, insects, plant debris.
• Must be reliable, have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have ability to read, understand and follow SO P’s that are required for work.
• Must be able to discern (with training) when plants/greenhouses are outside of normal/expected parameters.
• Must be able obtain state pest application license within 60 days of employment (training to be provided)
• Must be able to lift ~25Ibs
• Must be able to stand, bend, push/pull and walk for>4 hrs./day
• Must communicate any concerns to leader promptly and clearly
• Must exhibit good interpersonal & professional skills in a research environment
• Must have basic computer skills

Preferred:
• Some greenhouse work experience, farm, or agriculture background.
• Some College level agriculture/plant science education.
• Some understanding of plant and or horticulture physiology

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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