HorticultureGreenhouse Worker
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Horticulture/Greenhouse Workers provide day-to-day plant care ensuring that plants receive correct levels of water nutrients light level etc.. Workers also assist with project set-up data collection insect/disease management and equipment maintenance. Weekend cover specifically Sunday will be required. Workers must be reliable and able to work independently following a period of training.
SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:
-Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants to include but not limited to: planting transplanting pruning watering fertilizing scouting and control of insects and disease weeding plant labeling and cleaning of the greenhouse facilities.
-Inspect plant material for disease and insect problems light levels temperature and humidity nutrient requirements and mechanical damage.
-Record data and maintain records; notify greenhouse manager of irregularities.
-Prepare proper soil mixes as designated by greenhouse manager.
-Move materials such as soil stone soil mixes concrete and fertilizers.
-Perform routine maintenance on and modifications to a variety of greenhouse and nursery equipment.
-Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
-Additional hours are available on occasion to cover greenhouse during managers absence.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
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