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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.
$33,269 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs service at scheduled accounts. Works with new technicians to continue and follow up with training. Address customer care issues to stay within our goal of 1/24/7 Responsible for the service on their accounts and the continual training of new technicians.ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for the quality of service they are providing on their route, including labor and replacements, and the ongoing training of the technicians on their team.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
: No supervisory skills are needed. Training skills preferred.COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Intellectual Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly. Interpersonal Customer Service
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs. Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities. Training
- able to effectively train others in their position. Leadership Leadership
- Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Quality Management
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Values
- Extreme alignment to PI Core Values
- Character, Team, Ownership, Learning & Attitude
- holds self and others accountable. Organization Organizational support
- Follows policies and procedures; supports goals and values. Self-management Judgment
- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure. Dependability
- Keeps commitments. Innovation
- Displays original thinking and creativity; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.