Propagation Irrigator NEW

Granville, Illinois
Altman Specialty Plants
Job Description Job Description

Job Title: Irrigator/Sprayer

Department: Growing

Reports To: Section Grower

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Scope: Will be responsible for carrying out assigned irrigation tasks. Tasks include spot watering, identifying needs of plants, running an irrigation system, following instructions for water lists, general labor required, maintenance of plants, and memorization of fertilizers. Other major responsibilities include applying pesticide, fertilizers, and plant growth regulators.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Irrigate plants and set irrigation to attain high quality plant growth, aid production operations, and result in excellent final plants for market.
• Maintain irrigation nozzles, injectors, hand tools and other basic irrigation equipment so that irrigation and application efficiency is preserved.
• Maintain clean and sanitized greenhouses to retard algal/fungal growth and minimize incidence of disease.
• Apply fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide as directed.
• Scout, detect, and advise Grower of deficiencies or serious or potential problems requiring action with plants, greenhouses, or irrigation equipment.
• Assist Grower in monitoring greenhouse cooling and heating per daily and nightly predicted weather.
• Communicate actions and schedules accurately
• Store, clean, and organization of trays, pallets, tools, equipment, supplies, and other commonly used hard goods and materials.
• Help organize Greenhouse for efficient layout, and set up or move trays, blocks, and pallets in greenhouse according to plan or as conditions change.
• Thin, water, trim, weed, label, and provide specific care for plants as required.
• Assist Grower with recording and maintaining accurate records, inventories, and data as needed.
• Run an Irrigation System or have sufficient computer skills.
• Follow instructions on provided water list to run irrigation machines
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Prior experience or training as a pesticide applicator preferred.
• Experience with application of all types of pesticides and herbicides and with operating motorized spray rigs and mid-range spraying equipment preferred.
• Experience with recognizing common pests and diseases preferred.
• Experience with understanding safety principles related to handling chemicals preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Respiratory Fit Testing
• Obtain Pesticide Operator License

Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be able to work a varied schedule which includes weekends and some holidays
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong growing and technical skills
• Self-directed with high organizational skills & ability to multi-task
• Respect for & ability to communicate with diverse labor force.
• Skilled in problem solving
• Computer experience with emphasis on Excel, Word and database applications preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; lift boxes; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Extensive walking is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.