Research Support Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions)

1.*Maintains greenhouse plantings including watering fertilizing pest and weed control repotting accurate labeling mixing planting media maintenance of good light levels for various plants and maintains greenhouse inventory.

2.*Assists collections managers with maintaining and updating data on plant collections at Lyon Arboretum records accession numbers source status planting location verification endangerment etc. using computer-based programs.

3.*Performs propagation of tropical plants using a variety of methods such as use of seeds cuttings air layering grafting rhizome or corm division etc.

4.*Assists in carrying out integrated pest management strategies on greenhouse collections including chemical pesticide application mechanical removal and methods used to encourage beneficial organisms.

5.*Informs staff about accession data and propagation procedures.

6.*Provides horticultural and botanical information and plant identification to University students and faculty businesses government and the public.

7.*Assists Horticultural Manager with planning preparation and implementation of plant sale events.

8.*Participates in Arboretum events such as open houses dedications memorial services and plant sales which include periodic weekend activities and events.

9.Gives advice to the public on choice and care of plants.

10.Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1.Possession of a baccalaureate degree in horticulture botany natural resource management or related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for horticulture or greenhouse management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.

2.Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of horticulture and/or greenhouse management demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts and terminology.

3.Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with pesticides and/or hazardous materials.

4.Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of plant propagation plant nursery or greenhouse work.

5.Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

6.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.

7.Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

8.Able to lift and carry 50 lbs of equipment/supplies independently and/or with assistance or broken down into smaller weight loads.

9.Able to work in uneven terrain in inclement conditions.

10.Ability to work outside of normal business hours including weekends and/or holidays as needed.

11.Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Drivers license (class 3) comparable drivers license or other means of transportation which meets position needs.

Desirable Qualifications

1.Ability to perform nursery work plant propagation pest control and to use appropriate tools such as clippers grafting knives misting devices and irrigation equipment.

2.Working knowledge and understanding of tropical plant identification taxonomy and systematics with emphasis on native Hawaiian plants.

3.Experience working in botanical garden or commercial plant nurseries.

4.Experience in marketing and retail of plants and gardening products.

5.Knowledge of conservation issues in Hawaii.

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Inquiries: Tim Kroessig