Job Details
**Farm Support Specialist - Significant Farming Experience Required**
**St Petersburg, FL**
**Overview**
At Brick Street Farms, we grow 48 acres of farmland inside our THRIVE Containers in a parking lot in St.Petersburg, FL. Our farms use the best technology that cultivates the most nutritious, insanely d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s, wash-free produce youve ever had. Our leafy greens are available for you to purchase in our Brick Street Farms market or our online store, as well as in Publix throughout central Florida. Also, look for us on the menus of yummy restaurants all around Tampa Bay.
**Responsibilities**
**Farm Specialist Position is a *Full Time Opportunity* as a Brick Street Farms Employee
Extensive Hydroponic or Traditional Farming Experience Required. Strong opportunities for advancement.**
**$15 hourly and 6 PTO days**
**Company Sponsored Benefits**
**Job Requirements**
* **Clean Farms**
+ **Wipe surfaces**
+ **Clean floors and drain gutters**
+ **Empty trash**
* **Transplant Zones**
+ **Plant baby seedlings in proper locations as designated by Farm Manager**
* **Harvest**
+ **Trim leafy greens**
+ **Harvest whole heads of lettuce**
* **Complete daily Opening and Closing Checklist of Farm Status**
* **Act as Runner for Harvesters bring harvested product to cooler and log harvest data**
* **Change CO2 & Propane Tanks**
* **Maintain hydroponic tank health**
+ **Nutrient calculation skills**
+ **Basic math knowledge**
* **??????????????Advanced maintenance tasks**
+ **???????Clean and replace filters**
+ **Manual equipment checks and verification****???????**
* **Ability to train and utilize Farm Software Technology and data analysis**
**Preferred Skills**
* **Hydroponic systems**
* **Plumbing experience**
* **Mechanical knowledge**
* **Plant sciences**
**Basic Qualifications**
Positive Attitude.
Ability to follow instructions.
Prompt and reliable.
Excellent hygiene required.
Must love working with plants.
**Apply Now**
Location: St Petersburg, FL Compensation: $14 - $15/hr