Greenhouse Operation Specialist - Jerseyville, IL 1st shift
ManpowerGroup
Greenhouse Technician
Location: Jerseyville, IL
Shift: 7:00 AM Start
Experience: 2+ Years Preferred
Are you passionate about greenhouse operations, plant care, and hands-on research support? Join our team and help drive high-quality plant production and innovative research in a dynamic, fast-paced greenhouse environment.
What You’ll Do
Greenhouse Environmental Control & Irrigation
Learn and operate environmental control systems, including irrigation programming and alarm monitoring.
Perform routine checks and basic troubleshooting on greenhouse chambers, lighting systems, and environmental equipment.
Greenhouse Operations & Maintenance
Keep greenhouse spaces clean, organized, and safe.
Maintain evaporative cooling components.
Support daily activities such as planting, sampling, pollination, and harvesting.
Research Support
Assist with experiment setup and takedown, including installing irrigation systems.
Collect data as part of collaborative research projects.
Clean, maintain, and store equipment after use.
Help develop and improve greenhouse operation protocols.
Logistics & Communication
Collaborate with other greenhouse sites when needed.
Participate in project and team meetings.
Communicate timely updates, issues, and operational changes.
Follow all safety, sanitation, and company policies.
What You Bring
Interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation, and irrigation systems.
Strong organizational, observational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-project team.
High attention to detail and strong task‑prioritization.
Willingness to obtain Ag Worker and Pesticide Handler training.
Ability to work in greenhouse, field, and lab environments—including physically demanding or adverse conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift materials for extended periods.
Basic math skills and competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
Availability to work some weekends and holidays.
2+ years of related experience strongly preferred.
Additional Details
No travel required.
Driving for company business is not required.
This position may require access to export‑controlled technology; additional information may be required to determine eligibility.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you’re excited to support greenhouse operations and contribute to meaningful research, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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