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Field Technician – True Potato Seed Production

Ohalo · Watsonville, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Ohalo's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
44% of Ohalo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ohalo
high
10 stale, 1 reposted of 16 open
Hiring momentum
26 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ohalo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ohalo.

About this role

The Field Technician will support True Potato Seed (TPS) production, focusing on tasks such as hand-pollination, emasculation, berry development, and seed extraction. Responsibilities include executing seed production planting, maintaining detailed production records, monitoring flowering and berry development, and assisting with berry processing. The role requires working in both greenhouse and field environments, ensuring high-quality seed production through precise and protocol-driven procedures.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ohalo as an employer.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor degree held with agricultural/plant science/seed production background preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in agriculture, horticulture, plant breeding, seed production, or related fieldwork
  • Strong attention to detail and steady hands for fine, flower-level work
  • Ability to follow precise, protocol-driven procedures and maintain accurate identity-preserved records
  • Comfort working in greenhouse, screenhouse, and/or open field environments
  • Ability to work flexible hours, as flower receptivity and pollen viability are time-sensitive

Nice to have

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Botany, or related field
  • Prior experience with potato production, TPS/hybrid seed crossing, or other hand-pollinated crop systems
  • Familiarity with breeding nursery protocols, cross/pedigree tracking, or germplasm databases
  • Experience with pollination, seed extraction/fermentation processes and seed cleaning equipment
  • Experience with greenhouse pest/disease scouting and IPM practices

What you get

  • Anticipated compensation: $27/hr

Worth weighing

  • No visa sponsorship is available for this position
  • Requires physical stamina for fine, repetitive hand movements and working in varying weather conditions
  • Role involves travel to different TPS production sites, which may require extended time away from home

Summarised from Ohalo's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Ohalo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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