Greenhouse Technician

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Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and preforming preventative maintenance on climate control systems, greenhouse structures 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 with a respirator.

• 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 general operations.

• Carry out basic steps of standard operating procedures independently.

• Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of basic irrigation systems such as replacing PCV and metal pipes as well as fixing solenoids.

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.

Experience and Job Requirements

• At least one year maintaining a greenhouse preferred or 1 year working as a maintenance/construction technician troubleshooting equipment.

• Good communications skills

• Ability to lean new greenhouse management systems.

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

• Driver's license

• Work according QHSE standards

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans /Veteran Spouses/ Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need."

Rewards:

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

SELECT AWARDS

An INC 5000 company for 10 years

Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots

Crain's Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions

Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships

Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest

101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan

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