Greenhouse Technician
Johnston, IA
Date Posted:21-Sep-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:501255
Job Description
Title: Greenhouse Technician
Location: Johnston, IA
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule
• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Rotational weekend (approximately every 6th weekend) and holiday work required
Description:
Position Overview
The Controlled Environments Team seeks a motivated and responsible Greenhouse Technician to support research operations at our four-acre facility in Johnston, Iowa. In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of agricultural innovation by supporting daily greenhouse functions and research activities in a safe, professional, and compliant environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location: Johnston, IA
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule
• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Rotational weekend (approximately every 6th weekend) and holiday work required
Description:
Position Overview
The Controlled Environments Team seeks a motivated and responsible Greenhouse Technician to support research operations at our four-acre facility in Johnston, Iowa. In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of agricultural innovation by supporting daily greenhouse functions and research activities in a safe, professional, and compliant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Be part of a dedicated crew that pollinates wheat in controlled environments.
- Perform daily plant care, including seeding, pollinating, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed handling for wheat and other crops.
- Collect and prepare plant tissue samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining sample integrity for large volumes.
- Assist with research experiments, data collection, and record-keeping.
- Maintain greenhouse sanitation by disposing of regulated material and waste appropriately.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field preferred.
- Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn internal research software.
- Capability to perform repetitive tasks, stand or sit for extended periods, and lift at least 30 lbs.
- Comfort working in warm, humid greenhouse conditions with year-round pollen exposure.
- Willingness to work with common chemicals and adhere to all safety guidelines.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $19.93/hr – $22.78/hr.