Greenhouse Technical Assistant - Student Service

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks undergraduate student workers to join the HLA Plant Growth Facility as Seasonal Horticulture Greenhouse Assistants. Work runs through February 15, 2027, with potential extension.

Training provided for irrigation, sanitation, and project setup. Responsibilities include irrigation and fertilization, maintaining cleanliness, setting up and dismantling projects, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student status; on-campus during breaks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Irrigate and fertilize plants after training; render irrigation/fertilization at facility.
• Maintain sanitation of benches, floors, and surfaces; manage plant waste and sanitation tasks.
• Assist with project setup/dismantle, including HID lights and shade curtain systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned depending on needs of the facility.

Skills

Plant care

Greenhouse work

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate student status

Job description

Greenhouse Technical Assistant - Student Service

City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

We are seeking driven undergraduate students (3) that are remaining on campus during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break/Recess, and Early-Spring Semester to work at the HLA Plant Growth Facility as Seasonal Horticulture Greenhouse Assistant(s). Work is to begin as soon as possible through February 15th, 2027. Depending on the situation, your position might be extended if you prefer.

Duties of the position

1) Irrigate and Fertilize Plants – You will be trained on proper irrigation and fertilization practices for a wide variety of crops. Once training is completed, you will be asked to render irrigation/fertilization at the facility.

2) Sanitation – You will learn about the importance of proper sanitation at our facility. This includes cleaning benches and floors, processing plant waste, sanitizing surfaces, etc. Once training is completed, you will be asked to help us render these services.

3) Project Set-Up/Dismantle – You will help with a variety of tasks related to project set-up/dismantle. This could range from installation of HID lights to renovating shade curtains systems. This is highly rewarding for those that are technologically and mechanically driven.

4) Other – We are a full-service facility, so there might be other duties assigned depending on the situation.

Required Work Schedule:

1) Work is required on weekdays and occasional weekends during the semester.

2) REQUIRED HOLIDAY WORK – This position requires work during Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Scheduled work on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day will be required. There is flexibility on other days within breaks.

Experience

Experience working with plants in a nursery or greenhouse is preferred but not required. The ability and desire to learn and work in a greenhouse or indoor ag facility setting is required, however.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Start Date: 10/27/26

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