Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $13.00
GREENHOUSE ASSISTANT
PART TIME; NON EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant is a part time position located in Enterprise, supervised by the Head Grower. The Assistant
will be responsible for carrying out daily task assigned by the Head Grower. The Assistant will join with
other staff in a high-level commitment to provide an excellent quality of life for the individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities served through Ranch programing.
A 20-hour/week scheduled will be scheduled at hire, with most hours being completed Monday through
Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be scheduled with advance notice.
Schedule and hours will be adjusted according to the needs of Down Home Ranch.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements the goals Enterprise
Work in the greenhouse completing daily task which may include: planting, watering, moving,
trimming, packaging and shipping of plants
Provides guidance and supervision to assigned volunteers
Maintains the appearance of spaces utilized
Delivers product and ensures vehicles are clean and well-kept
Is aware of the requirement for documentation, and is able to manage these requirements
effectively
Attends staff meetings, cross functional committees, workshops and trainings
Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age of 21; excellent driving record and able to pass extensive background
investigation
High School diploma or equivalent
Detail-oriented, works well under pressure, takes initiative to solve problems, meets deadlines
Experience and comfortable with business software
Completes work with a high degree of autonomy
Reads and complies with all company policies and procedures, such as in the Down Home Ranch
Employee Handbook.
Able to write and prepare documentation and reports, as requested.
Experience with data entry into an electronic medical record or database
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate to
employees at all levels of the organization
Able to maintain confidentiality under requirements of the HIPAA statutes
Team player with ability to coordinate and work closely with others
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Capable of stooping, kneeling, sitting and bending
Able to stand for long periods
DHR has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and DHR reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as DHR may deem appropriate.