Greenhouse Plant & Insect Care Specialist

Florida; Dundee (FL); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 46,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance

457b Deferred Compensation Plan

401(a) Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an OPS Plant Care Assistant for the Dundee Biological Control Laboratory. You will assist with greenhouse and laboratory tasks supporting mass-rearing of Tamarixia radiata, the natural enemy of the Asian citrus psyllid, in Central Florida's citrus region.

Responsibilities include general plant care, pest scouting, spraying, irrigation, and maintaining lab and greenhouse facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in greenhouse and laboratory work.
• Work in greenhouses under hot/humid conditions, and in temperature/humidity controlled chambers and labs.
• General plant care: pruning, planting, irrigation, sanitization, and maintenance.
• Insect care: transferring insects, aspirating, sorting, and shipping.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Plant-insect interaction

Nursery work

Detail oriented

Time management

Written communication

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an OPS Plant Care Assistant for the Dundee Biological Control Laboratory. You will assist with greenhouse and laboratory tasks supporting mass-rearing of Tamarixia radiata, the natural enemy of the Asian citrus psyllid, in Central Florida's citrus region.

Responsibilities include general plant care, pest scouting, spraying, irrigation, and maintaining lab and greenhouse facilities.