Greenhouse & Lab Plant Care Technician

State-of-Florida; Dundee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance

Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (em

401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) invites applications for the OPS Plant Care Assistant position at the Dundee Biological Control Laboratory. The role involves hands-on greenhouse and lab work with plants and insects in a humid, hot environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Prior experience with plants, insects, and greenhouse maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Ability to work in greenhouse and laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• General plant care, pruning and transplanting.
• Scout for pests and apply treatments as needed.
• Water, irrigate and maintain greenhouse systems.
• Handle and relocate plants and insects within rearing cages.
• Assist in collection, sorting and shipping of insects.

Skills

Plant-insect interactions

Nursery experience

Detail oriented

Time management

Effective written communication

Physical stamina

Outdoor work under varied conditions

Insect handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) invites applications for the OPS Plant Care Assistant position at the Dundee Biological Control Laboratory. The role involves hands-on greenhouse and lab work with plants and insects in a humid, hot environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Prior experience with plants, insects, and greenhouse maintenance is preferred.