BASF - Greenhouse Technician

FirstTek is hiring a Greenhouse Technician for BASF in Acampo, CA. The role involves maintaining irrigation and climate control systems, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting plant growth. Candidates should have at least one year of greenhouse experience, knowledge of crop irrigation and pest control, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a pay range of $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, with occasional overtime and weekend work. Benefits include ongoing training and healthcare coverage.
Greenhouse Technician

We are pleased to recruit for a company whose corporate purpose is to create chemistry for a sustainable future and has been doing so for 150 years. Their portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. Their products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. Our client is expanding and seeking a Greenhouse Technician in Acampo, CA.

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.

Requirements:

· 1 year working in and maintaining a greenhouse.

· Crop irrigation and pest control

· Ability to lean new greenhouse management systems.

· Ability to come in on weekends and work after hours.

· Valid Drivers license

Must have a valid driver's license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Pay Rate: The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $ 22.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.

Location: Acampo, CA 95220

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Overtime sometimes required
Weekend work sometimes required

Length of Assignment: Contract - hire

For more information, please contact us at:

Avionte Job #: 180463
Recruiter: Eddy Woodard
Email: eddy.woodard@cenergyintl.com

Benefits:

Cenergy employees can enjoy the following robust benefits and resources:

Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)

Continuous Employment Development and Learning

Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement

401K

Healthcare & Healthcare Group Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance Coverage

Vision Insurance Coverage

Basic Life Insurance & AD&D

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Access to Health Joy

GAP Medical Coverage

Direct Deposit

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts