Technician Assistant (Greenhouse & Field)
Technician Assistant (Greenhouse & Field) — Rocky Ford, CO
Seasonal (Summer) | Full-time | Possibility to Extend | Start: Immediate
Pay: $17/hour
Support cucurbit breeding and research as the right-hand to a Technician, helping ensure daily greenhouse/field work is executed accurately, safely, and on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Support crop work from seeding/transplanting to harvest
- Assist with controlled pollinations (bagging, tagging, hand-pollination support)
- Help maintain research plots (field/greenhouse maintenance, sanitation, plot integrity)
- Support harvest, processing, and packaging of materials/seed as trained
- Assist with data collection, labeling, and traceability (quality checks on tags/IDs)
- Provide task oversight for seasonal workers as assigned (Technician remains primary lead)
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented, dependable, team-focused; interest in agriculture/plant science
- Able to work outdoors/in greenhouse conditions; lift 50 lbs; stand/walk for long periods
- Pesticide applicator license expected (training materials provided; test cost covered)
Hiring Process Requirements
- Applications will be processed through third-party vendor Advanced Services
- Mandatory background check and drug test required for employment
Apply/Send resume to: gurleen@hollarseeds.com