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Parkview Health
Greenhouse Technician
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$42,223 / year median in Indiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Works in partnership with the greenhouse team to conduct activities related to planting, cultivating, and harvesting produce both indoors and outdoors. Performs day to day operational tasks such as data collection, record keeping, inventory management, and routine office responsibilities. Displays a high degree of independence, creativity, judgment, critical thinking, focus on safety, and self-direction. Works in partnership with the food insecurity/food access RDN and preventative food pantry coordinator. Assists as needed with tours, special events, and activities. Carries out Parkview's mission in a collaborative way, creating synergy to accomplish community health improvement/wellness goals and building a community environment of overall good health and wellness. The Parkview Community Greenhouse produce is utilized in nutrition & culinary classes for community members and patients at the Parkview Community Learning Kitchen, medically tailored groceries & urgent food box programs through the Parkview Preventative Food Pantry, at summer farmer's markets, and donations to local community partners. 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 with flexibility to adapt with growing seasons, events, and other food system needs. 2-4 Saturdays per month.