Greenhouse Care Specialist – Weekends

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker to provide daily plant care in the greenhouse and nursery settings. You will assist with project setup, data collection, insect and disease management, and machinery upkeep. Weekend work, especially Sundays, is required after training.

Successful candidates work independently, are reliable, and can follow a training period to perform routine tasks and maintain facilities to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants including planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, scouting and control of insects and disease, weeding, labeling and cleaning.
• Inspect plant material for disease, 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 greenhouse equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Additional hours may be available to cover greenhouse during the manager’s absence.

Job description

Penn State University Park is seeking a Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker to provide daily plant care in the greenhouse and nursery settings. You will assist with project setup, data collection, insect and disease management, and machinery upkeep. Weekend work, especially Sundays, is required after training.

Successful candidates work independently, are reliable, and can follow a training period to perform routine tasks and maintain facilities to high standards.