Date Posted: 03/18/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 498585
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Greenhouse Maintenance & Research Technician
Job Location: Jerseyville, IL, USA, 62052
Work Model: Onsite
Shift:
M-F 7:00am Start
Rotational weekend work or Holiday may be required (typically for plant watering or checks).
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 20.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 22.50
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agriculture, Greenhouse, Plant Science
Experience Desired: Interest in plant science, greenhouse production, agriculture, or technical systems (1 yrs); Experience in greenhouse work (1 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required
SUMMARY
This role is for someone who enjoys hands on work, learning new skills, and working with plants and equipment. The Greenhouse Maintenance & Research Technician supports daily greenhouse operations by helping care for crops and assisting with basic equipment maintenance. You’ll work with row crops such as canola, corn, cotton, and soybeans in greenhouses and growth chambers, learning how plant growth, environmental controls, and facility systems work together.
This is a great opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in plant science, greenhouse production, or technical maintenance who want to grow their skills in a controlled environment research setting.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, Horticulture, Plant Science, Engineering Technology, or related life sciences field.
• Equivalent experience or training will be considered (greenhouse work, technical trades, agricultural experience, or similar hands on roles).
REQUIRED SKILLS
• 0–4 years of experience in greenhouse work, plant care, maintenance, or related areas.
• Interest in plant science, greenhouse production, agriculture, or technical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Rotational weekend work or Holiday may be required (typically for plant watering or checks).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Greenhouse & Plant Care
• Assist with daily plant care tasks including sowing, sampling, transplanting, watering, harvesting, discarding plant material, and seed processing.
• Monitor plant health and environmental conditions while learning standard greenhouse procedures.
• Help maintain clean, organized workspaces to support safe and efficient operations.
• Work hands on with row crops through all growth stages.
Equipment & Facility Support
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of greenhouse and growth chamber equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance tasks and learn how environmental control systems operate.
• Report equipment or environmental issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Learn proper care and use of tools and follow established safety procedures.
Work Environment Expectations
• Work includes standing for extended periods and working in warm greenhouse conditions, especially in summer months.
• Day to day tasks vary, offering exposure to many aspects of greenhouse research operations. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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