Horticultural Technician

Hollar Seeds is a family business that has specialized in the breeding and development of cucurbits since 1950.  We take pride in the culture of our company, that being ingenuity, unfailing customer service, and providing only quality products.
Together with Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we have an immediate opening for an Horticultural Technician in Rocky Ford, CO.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Provide operational support to crops and functions research activities at the site.
• Work closely with Breeders and other subject experts for the operational support to their nursery trials and research activities at site.

Accountabilities

• Timely support for operational activities.
• Responsible for the production and care of field & greenhouse plants.  Activities include: soil preparation, planting, weed control, pollination, pest and disease monitoring, pesticide application, fertilization, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of breeding material, including trial preparation, disease screening, data collection and entry, pollination, seed processing and treatment.
• Responsible for general maintenance of the greenhouse facility and equipment.
• Execute crop programs to the expectations of the breeding and research staff.
• Implement proper cultural Management of different Crops, including cleanliness of the farms and nurseries.

• High school diploma
• AS or BS college degree in an agriculture related field is preferred (Seed Technology, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Breeding, Agronomy);
• Experience related to plant science or horticulture is preferred.
• Training or experience in one or more of the following areas: vegetable crop production, seed multiplication, agricultural quality assurance, seed technology, plant breeding or plant pathology
• Leadership skills, attention to detail, enthusiasm for active learning, and an interest in plant biology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual skills are a plus.
• Computer literacy is required and good organizational abilities.
• The position requires the ability to work for long periods in both field and greenhouse environments.
• The successful candidate will be expected to obtain a CO pesticide license

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Work Level: 1B
Hourly Range $16.50-$18.00 an hour

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