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Greenhouse Associate
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$33,759 / year median in Idaho
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job ID:
10325526 Posted today Back Nampa, ID, US Light Industrial High School or equivalent Full Time, Temporary 16.00 Entry Level On-site Manufacturing - Other First Shift (Day) Nampa, ID, US 16.00 Entry Level Full Time, Temporary Manufacturing - Other On-site Light Industrial High School or equivalent First Shift (Day) Apply Now Applied Job details Greenhouse Research Assistant (Temporary)Location:
Nampa, ID Pay Rate:
$14.00-$18.00 per hour, based on experience ScheduleRequired:
Saturday and Sunday, 2-8 hours per day.- Daily watering duties are typically from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Additional 1-3 weekdays (Monday-Friday) with flexible scheduling between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
- Assist with alfalfa breeding and crossing activities.
- Perform greenhouse plant care, including watering, staking, pruning, potting, seeding, and transplanting.
- Count plants and maintain accurate records.
- Support greenhouse cleaning and organization.
- Grind alfalfa samples and assist with quality sample collection in the field (seasonal).
- Follow established research protocols and safety procedures.
- Wear required PPE, including hearing protection, safety goggles, and dust masks when operating grinding equipment. Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Biology coursework or agricultural experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to work with small, fragile plant material.
- Basic computer skills and accurate record-keeping abilities.
- Strong listening skills and ability to work independently after training.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Preferred Skills
- Greenhouse, agriculture, plant science, or research experience.
- Ability to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.