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Horticulture Intern

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Peckham Inc. - Horticulture Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

The Horticulture Intern supports daily greenhouse operations while gaining hands-on experience in high-tech greenhouse production. Working under the guidance of horticulture professionals, this entry-level role assists with plant health monitoring, environmental systems observation, irrigation support, data collection, and routine greenhouse maintenance to support efficient and high-quality plant production. The internship provides practical exposure to automated greenhouse technologies, research activities, and agricultural safety practices while developing foundational skills in commercial horticulture.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Assist with monitoring and managing plant health to ensure optimal growth.
  • Assist with gathering plant, media, and water samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Record greenhouse production date for review by leadership.Provide clinical consultation to staff for the purpose of effective service plan development, progress tracking, and achievement of desirable outcomes
  • Assist in research and development activities, including plant variety trials.
  • Periodically seed plug trays and transfer germinated trays to growing areas.
  • Clean and sanitize nursery growing areas and transfer germinated plug trays into those areas.
  • Conduct weekly inventory counts of seeds, plug trays, fertilizers, chemicals, and other inputs.
  • Scout for insect infestations and disease infections, applying bio-rational pest and disease control methods as directed.
  • Comply with all written Good Manufacturing and Agricultural Practices (GMPs/GAPs) at all times, including but not limited to, personal clothing, personal items, personal hygiene, food safety attire, and proper food handling and sanitation.
  • Populate multiple logs and records for regulatory and operational purposes.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Assist other greenhouse or operational teams with seasonal projects, special initiatives, or facility activities as needed.
  • Provide observations or feedback to supervisors regarding greenhouse processes, equipment, or workflows to support continuous improvement.
  • Participate in training, safety meetings, or educational opportunities related to horticulture, greenhouse technology, or agricultural practices.
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
  • Promote Peckham’s vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer services to all team members, staff, customers and stakeholders.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises staff positions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School (HS) Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Horticulture or applicable Biological Science program.
  • Ability to adhere to and apply Agricultural Safety Practices
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English in order to follow cleaning schedules, safety guidelines, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and complete logs accurately
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be willing to work in an environment with extreme temperatures ranging from 37F to 110F

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with greenhouse growing and/or production
  • Experience with Irrigation Management
  • Experience with Equipment Maintenance
  • Experience with Pest Control

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

  • Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
  • Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
  • Email us at [email protected]
  • Call us at (517) 316-4000
  • Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Revolution Farms

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Intern

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