2 Aug 2026

Greenhouse Assistant

Full Time

The Center at Donaldson – Plymouth, IN 46563

Job Description

*Job Summary:* The Greenhouse Assistant will help with planting and harvesting organic produce, creating organic soil inputs, chicken/egg management, and maintaining surrounding grounds.

* Provide quality greenhouse work as assigned for The Center at Donaldson. Works to create a visually pleasing greenhouse environment in keeping with both the other landscaped areas at the Center and the mission of taking care for the earth.
* Prepping and maintaining growing beds for vegetable production
* Seed trays and re-pot plants to the requested specifications
* Assists in harvesting, cleaning and delivering produce according to the direction of the greenhouse manager
* Use garden hand tools and small power equipment to complete required tasks and maintain order to meet our quality standard
* Moving chickens, collecting and washing eggs
* Responsible for emptying and washing kitchen scrap buckets to be clean and ready for reuse
* Make soil amendments like compost, by combining raw ingredients in designed locations and shifting the end product
* Preparing wood for conversion into biochar and preparing biochar for crushing and use
* Mowing and string trimming grounds at greenhouses as requested to meet quality standards

* Respects all elements involved in the job of greenhouse assistant: soil, water, plants, animals and people who work in or visit
* Communicates hospitably with all; this may include sisters, college professors and students, co-workers, volunteers, visitors etc.

* Perform tasks with other co-workers, volunteers or college interns in a harmonious way

* Report immediately any issues that may arise related to the work assigned

* Treats the tools of the job, that is, equipment and machinery, with care, keeping them in good working order, as would a responsible steward
* Assure the established quality expectations are achieved.
* Dispose of all recyclable material to responsibly protect our environment.
* Inform supervisor when supplies are low to ensure that the proper inventory is in stock at all times.

*SPECIFICATIONS*

*Prior Education and Training:*

* High School diploma required.
* Experience in gardening and grounds related activities preferred.

*Experience and Knowledge:*

* Familiarity with hand tools.
* Experience with equipment used such as tiller, mowers, string trimmers, small tractor, motors, etc.

*On-the-Job Training/Orientation Required:*

* Completion of new co-worker orientation.

*Other position requirements:*

* Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
* Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
* Must be able to stoop, bend, push, pull and dig
* Must be able to adapt to a work schedule that may occasionally require irregular hours or weekends
* Must be able to use sound judgment during the performance of duties so as to avoid damage to equipment or injury to persons.

*ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS*

* Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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*Job was aggregated from Indeed.com*