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This position exists to provide support in the management of the Landscape/Horticulture greenhouse/landscape grounds/plantings as well as assisting faculty and students in the set up and completion of lab assignments and to provide essential greenhouse watering for the Landscape and Horticulture program throughout the entire year including student projects and plants for the annual greenhouse sale. General maintenance of the equipment and supplies associated with the program is also important.

Student Support:

• Serve as a frontline support for students utilizing the greenhouses/grounds.
• Assist students with problems and questions associated with lab and greenhouse work.
• Demonstrate to students the proper use of equipment supplies and materials. Assist students with technical problem solving.
• Assist students with watering for lab work and greenhouse work.

Priority: A Percent of Time: 40

Plant Watering and Greenhouse Support:

• Maintain plants and crops with regular watering.
• Assist as a troubleshooter if greenhouse problems occur.
• Communicate to Landscape/Horticulture faculty and staff any concerns with crop/plant health.
• Keep work/learning environment clean and orderly.
• Assist faculty in crop production process.

Priority: A Percent of Time: 40

General Maintenance:

• Assist with basic greenhouse maintenance as needed in coordination with Landscape/Horticulture faculty and staff.

• Assist in purchasing supplies and equipment associated with Landscape & Greenhouse operations.

• Make appropriate recommendations to faculty.

• Perform other greenhouse duties as assigned including but not limited to:

1. Assisting with pest monitoring

2. Weeding

3. Assisting with greenhouse cleanup as needed

4. Applying pesticides as needed

5. Deep cleaning of lab and greenhouse facilities

Priority: A Percent of Time: 20

Salary Range:

$20.58 $28.35 $42971 $59 195

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Horticulture at the high school level or above
• OR 2 years of work experience in Horticulture
• OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Postsecondary coursework in Horticulture or industry certificate/diploma/degree sufficient to provide technical lab services for students faculty and staff OR relevant licensure in Horticulture. A bachelors degree may substitute for one year of experience an associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.
• Note: The position is expected to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within the first six months of employment. Occasional pesticide applications may be required as part of this role ensuring the health and quality of greenhouse plants. Training and support to meet this requirement will be provided by Hennepin Technical College.

Preferred Qualification

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of woody and herbaceous plants.
• Current pesticide license.
• Selfstarter.
• Able to work independently.
• Good work ethic.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

• 20 hours per week with fluctuations based on monthly needs

• Weekends and holidays are required

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Founded in 1972 Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9500 and offers degree and nondegree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99 job placement rate within its network of industry partners Hennepin Technical College prepares students for indemand and highpaying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400000 students. It is the fourthlargest system of twoyear colleges and fouryear universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a wellrounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College please visit our website at:

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Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $150 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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