Greenhouse Technician

Job Description

Job Description

At Pepper Joe's, we aren't working in your typical greenhouse!

Are you an entrepreneurial self-starter who loves building systems, writing protocols, and owning outcomes? If so, you'll fit right in with the Pepper Joe's brand and our highly independent team! We grow super-hot pepper plants for shipment and for seed sales in a hydroponic, little to no-soil environment in Urbana, Iowa. As a Greenhouse Technician , you'll contribute to the team by helping scale our high-energy operation, fueling the Pepper Joe's brand—home to some of the hottest pepper seeds, plants, and pods on the market.

Starting Pay : $20-22 / hr

What you'll be doing :

• Own production operations end-to-end : propagation, vegetative growth, pollination support, harvest, de-seeding, drying, and seed conditioning.
• Run a clean, bio-secure house : sanitation plans, tool / space hygiene, and PPE compliance (capsaicin exposure is real—gloves, eye protection, masks / respirators as needed).
• Dial in hydroponics : mix nutrients, manage reservoirs and EC / pH, monitor irrigation cycles, and keep systems (pumps, lines, sensors) humming.
• Build and document SOPs : create clear protocols for fertilization schedules, plant testing, pruning, harvest, seed extraction, drying, and storage.
• Track the data : log germination rates, seed purity / viability, yields, and environmental metrics; use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-team work : partner on shipping / order timing, inventory accuracy, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Lead seasonal pushes : organize crews for harvesting and de-seeding; train teammates on safety and quality standards.

You'll thrive here if you :

Work environment & physical requirements :

What Clickstop provides :

Job location : Urbana IA

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

Clickstop  is an Equal Opportunity Employer.