Building Services Specialist II
Building Services Specialist II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Building Services Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in plant science horticulture agronomy or a closely related field.Hands-on greenhouse experience including managing plant growth from seed to harvest across a variety of species.
Experience operating and adjusting computerized environmental control systems in greenhouse or growth chamber settings.
Knowledge of greenhouse facility maintenance and repairs including HVAC lighting and structural systems.
Background in chemical handling and greenhouse safety protocols with relevant training or certifications.
Experience supporting research in a controlled-environment facility.
Job Description:
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Building Services Specialist II to serve as the Greenhouse Specialist. This position supports research teaching and extension activities conducted in controlled environment facilities including greenhouses and growth chambers. The role involves overseeing plant growth operations maintaining environmental systems ensuring compliance with safety standards and collaborating with faculty staff and students to provide high-quality plant care and facility support.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily operations of greenhouses and growth chambers including planting fertilizing watering harvesting pest control and preparation/sterilization of soils and media.
Develop and implement species-specific care protocols to support diverse plant needs.
Monitor and adjust computerized environmental control systems to maintain optimal growing conditions.
Schedule facility usage maintain records and manage a fee-for-service billing system.
Oversee facility maintenance and repairs including HVAC lighting and IT systems.
Manage budgets inventory and procurement of supplies and materials.
Train and supervise faculty staff students and student workers in safe and effective facility use.
Enforce safety protocols conduct safety training and ensure compliance with chemical handling and regulatory standards.
The Department of Horticulture Greenhouses consist of modern state-of-the-art facilities covering approximately 10400 square feet. The space is divided into dedicated research and instructional wings with eight bays for research and four for teaching. Completed in 2011 the greenhouses feature web-based environmental control systems in-floor heating snow-melt capabilities automated shade/thermal curtains and multiple irrigation options. These facilities support a wide range of research teaching and extension activities in plant science and horticulture.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter that clearly outlines their experience and qualifications particularly as they relate to the preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 3 2025Posting Close Date:
July 10 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17329Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
