Greenhouse Assistant Manager
Greenhouse Assistant Manager
Posted on :
21-06-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Biology Greenhouse Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in a greenhouse operation as they are responsible for assisting the manager/director in ensuring the health and quality of plants in our various collections. The Assistant Manager ensures proper nutrition water and pest management of our collection which has risen from 120 taxa in 2009 to over 1400 today. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following: Assist the manager in overseeing daily operations of the greenhouse including planting watering pest management. Be able to contact the Physical Plant when emergencies occur. Assist with maintaining collections in three separate facilities including the off-campus Biology Greenhouse. Ensure that greenhouse environments are properly maintained for optimal growth of plants. This involves activities such as pot washing keeping the headhouse clean and organized and sweeping greenhouse floors. Monitor and control the temperature humidity and light levels in the greenhouse as best we can in an older greenhouse. Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment and order new items when directed. Must be available for watering on weekends. Assist with various computer-related activities; information searches seeking new plant material maintaining assorted data bases as requested by manager. Train and supervise student and community volunteers on proper greenhouse maintenance plant management and safety protocols. Continuously inspect conservatory and teaching/research collections to ensure that they are growing properly and take corrective action when necessary. Be alert for faulty equipment and inform the manager immediately. Assist with developing and implementing pest management strategies. Assist manager and CBEaR Director with special tasking as necessary. Remain up-to-date on the latest techniques and technologies for greenhouse operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Horticulture or a related field. Two years experience in horticulture and greenhouse work. This can be accomplished through internships short-term positions or volunteer work. This experience will provide valuable hands-on training and help to develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become a Greenhouse Assistant Manager. Developed Leadership Skills. This includes the ability to motivate and supervise employees and student and community volunteers assist with managing resources and making day to day operational decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
The Biology Greenhouse Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in a greenhouse operation as they are responsible for assisting the manager/director in ensuring the health and quality of plants in our various collections. The Assistant Manager ensures proper nutrition water and pest management of our collection which has risen from 120 taxa in 2009 to over 1400 today. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following: Assist the manager in overseeing daily operations of the greenhouse including planting watering pest management. Be able to contact the Physical Plant when emergencies occur. Assist with maintaining collections in three separate facilities including the off-campus Biology Greenhouse. Ensure that greenhouse environments are properly maintained for optimal growth of plants. This involves activities such as pot washing keeping the headhouse clean and organized and sweeping greenhouse floors. Monitor and control the temperature humidity and light levels in the greenhouse as best we can in an older greenhouse. Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment and order new items when directed. Must be available for watering on weekends. Assist with various computer-related activities; information searches seeking new plant material maintaining assorted data bases as requested by manager. Train and supervise student and community volunteers on proper greenhouse maintenance plant management and safety protocols. Continuously inspect conservatory and teaching/research collections to ensure that they are growing properly and take corrective action when necessary. Be alert for faulty equipment and inform the manager immediately. Assist with developing and implementing pest management strategies. Assist manager and CBEaR Director with special tasking as necessary. Remain up-to-date on the latest techniques and technologies for greenhouse operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Horticulture or a related field. Two years experience in horticulture and greenhouse work. This can be accomplished through internships short-term positions or volunteer work. This experience will provide valuable hands-on training and help to develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become a Greenhouse Assistant Manager. Developed Leadership Skills. This includes the ability to motivate and supervise employees and student and community volunteers assist with managing resources and making day to day operational decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
