Hydroponic Farmer Position

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My Dragonfly Gardens

At My Dragonfly Gardens, we believe the future of food production must evolve alongside environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and science-based growing practices.

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Hydroponic Farmer to help support the development, operation, and optimization of controlled-environment growing systems focused on sustainability, crop health, production consistency, and long-term operational scalability.

This is more than a traditional farming role. The ideal candidate will help contribute to a growing ecological and agricultural model integrating hydroponics, environmental monitoring, operational systems, crop management, and continuous improvement practices.

Position Overview

My Dragonfly Native Gardens Inc. (“My Dragonfly Gardens” and “MDG”) is seeking a disciplined, detail-oriented Hydroponic & Aeroponic Technician to support plant production, operational continuity, and system management within a controlled-environment growing facility.

This role emphasizes plant health, sanitation, system consistency, documentation, production continuity, and maintaining a continuous showroom-quality growing environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, operationally aware, coachable, and capable of working within structured growing systems and operational procedures.

Core Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain hydroponic and/or aeroponic growing systems
  • Prepare and monitor nutrient solutions including pH, EC, temperature, and related system metrics
  • Execute crop seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and replant cycles
  • Maintain high sanitation and biosecure growing practices to help minimize pathogen risks
  • Monitor crops daily for signs of nutrient deficiencies, pests, pathogens, or operational abnormalities and report concerns promptly
  • Assist with maintaining environmental consistency and production continuity
  • Help maintain growing areas in continuous showroom-quality condition, including cleanliness, organization, and healthy plant presentation
  • Identify and help troubleshoot irrigation, nutrient delivery, and environmental control issues
  • Maintain organized workspaces, tools, reservoirs, and support equipment
  • Support operational coordination and follow established escalation and communication procedures when needed
  • Occasionally engage with visitors, clients, or facility personnel in a professional and knowledgeable manner

Required Qualifications

  • Prior hands-on experience (professional, academic, or practical) with hydroponic, aeroponic, greenhouse, nursery, or controlled-environment growing systems
  • Working knowledge of nutrient management, pH/EC balancing, and system upkeep
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to plant health and operational consistency
  • Understanding of sanitation practices and pathogen prevention principles within controlled-environment agriculture
  • Ability to work within structured operational procedures and documentation systems
  • Reliable, punctual, and consistent in meeting responsibilities
  • Comfortable performing physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting moderate weight, and working in humid environments
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with MDG leadership

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate daily growing logs and operational records
  • Track plant health observations and report abnormalities promptly
  • Document sanitation activities, maintenance tasks, and operational adjustments
  • Assist with maintaining organized and traceable operational documentation
  • Follow MDG reporting and documentation procedures consistently

Preferred Qualifications

(Not Required)

  • Experience working in institutional, hospitality, educational, or high-visibility environments
  • Familiarity with crop scheduling software or digital logging systems
  • Experience supporting production continuity within controlled-environment operations
  • General understanding of operational workflows and coordinated team environments

What We Value

  • operational consistency,
  • accountability,
  • cleanliness,
  • communication,
  • professionalism,
  • teamwork,
  • adaptability,
  • and long-term systems thinking.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in maintaining healthy growing environments and contributing to a positive, solution-oriented operational culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following required information:

  • Resume
  • Telephone numbe
  • Zip Code of primary residence
  • Brief cover letter outlining relevant experienc
  • 2–3 professional references

Please email application materials to:

Attn. Victor Ortega
My Dragonfly Gardens
Jobs@MyDragonflyGardens.com

Subject Line: Hydroponic Technician Application – [Full Name]

Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an initial screening conversation.

My Dragonfly Gardens is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a professional, safe, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.