Ball Horticultural Company

Field Technician - Seasonal

Ball Horticultural Company  •  $15.50 - $16/hr  •  Elburn, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

  • Assists with movement, layout, and transplant of plant material into outdoor tubs and beds
  • Participates in watering schedule for outdoor areas including hand watering and running irrigation timers
  • Assists with general cleanup and weeding of outdoor areas
  • Assists with general maintenance of irrigation equipment
  • Assists with various greenhouse tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Basic working knowledge of a greenhouse facility or landscape operation preferred
  • Must have basic computer knowledge
  • Must enjoy getting their hands dirty and working outdoors
  • Must be able to work with a team as well as stay focused when performing solo tasks
  • Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills preferred
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Pay Range: $15.50-$16.00/Hour

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit/stand/bend for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments depending on the time of year and whether tasks are being performed inside a greenhouse or out in the field

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm CST

Ball Horticultural Company

About Ball Horticultural Company

From our beginnings as a wholesale cut flower operation started by George J. Ball in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture, supplying inputs to horticultural producers around the world. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 17 countries.

We’re proud that thousands of our varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Among these are Wave® spreading petunias, Cool Wave® spreading pansies, Sombrero and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Echinacea, Flutterby Buddleia, BOOST high-nutrition vegetables, Black Velvet petunias, Fiesta double impatiens, and Divine New Guinea impatiens. In addition, Ball also contributes notable varieties to the cut flower, potted flowering plant, and foliage plant segments of the horticulture industry.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
West Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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