Greenhouse Horticulture Technician: Plant Care & Data

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking hands-on greenhouse workers to provide daily plant care in our greenhouse and nursery facilities on campus. Weekend coverage, including Sundays, is required after training, and you must be reliable and able to work independently.

Duties include planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, pest and disease scouting, data recording, soil preparation, and basic equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants including planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, scouting and control of insects and disease.
• 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 manager's absence.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking hands-on greenhouse workers to provide daily plant care in our greenhouse and nursery facilities on campus. Weekend coverage, including Sundays, is required after training, and you must be reliable and able to work independently.

Duties include planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, pest and disease scouting, data recording, soil preparation, and basic equipment maintenance.