Greenhouse Associate PT

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Marion, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Agriculture Program Chair the Greenhouse Associate conducts a variety of duties in the campus greenhouse utilizing decision-making skills and advanced responsibility abilities. This is a part-time position- 15 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant grow maintain and harvest fruit vegetable and tropical plants in greenhouse as directed by Program Chair

Maintain and troubleshoot multiple hydroponics and aquaponics systems

Keep records as required

Complete organizational projects within greenhouse

Perform custodial tasks such as sweeping and sanitizing equipment

Support the Agriculture program by assisting with preparation for special events such as tours and plant adoption days

General Qualifications:

General plant and gardening knowledge and experience

Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds

Able to work in a warm humid environment and stand for a few hours at a time

Curious about the plant world and anxious to learn more

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year experience in a greenhouse environment

Experience with hydroponics aquaponics and/or aquariums

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Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

  • Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

  • Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

  • All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

  • Fee remission for employees spouses and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.


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Under the supervision of the Agriculture Program Chair the Greenhouse Associate conducts a variety of duties in the campus greenhouse utilizing decision-making skills and advanced responsibility abilities. This is a part-time position- 15 hours per week.Duties and Responsibilities:Plant grow maintai...
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