Greenhouse Manager

Greenhouse Coordinator

The Greenhouse Coordinator is responsible for managing the Aeroponic Education Center and providing general maintenance for Gainan Commons. This includes cultivating meaningful opportunities to serve in the Center with volunteers from Billings Public Schools and SJU resident/client volunteer pool.

Essential Job Functions:

• Greenhouse Management
• Safety
• Mission/Customer Service
• Employee Responsibilities

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements: Experience with large production of produce in a greenhouse setting or relative experience. Evidence in positive inter-personal communication and supervision preferred. A valid Montana driver's license with an acceptable driving history will be required. Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

Ability to learn new techniques in gardening. Ability to take corrective action, minimizing hazards and losses. Skills to operate and maintain hand and power tools, machinery and equipment applicable to trade. Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Knowledgeable about the stages of plant life and diseases that may occur. Ability to understand written and verbal communication. Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to hear and accept feedback necessary to adapt to improve self.

Physical Demands:

Requires heavy physical work lifting heavy objects, up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Requires the ability to push, pull, stretch, carry, walk, and bend for prolonged periods of time and repeatedly. Must be capable of climbing and working from ladders.

Working Conditions:

Work involves indoor agriculture, working in an environment with occasional hazardous materials, high humidity, exposure to sun and use of machinery.