Greenhouse Technician: Plant Care & Weekend Coverage

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a dependable Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker to perform day-to-day plant care, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and labeling, with data recording and routine equipment maintenance. Weekend coverage, including Sundays, is required, and candidates must work independently after training.

Responsibilities also include assisting with project setup, insect and disease scouting, and proper soil mixing, while maintaining clean work areas and contributing to

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants including planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, scouting and control of insects and disease, weeding, plant labeling and cleaning of the greenhouse facilities.

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a dependable Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker to perform day-to-day plant care, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and labeling, with data recording and routine equipment maintenance. Weekend coverage, including Sundays, is required, and candidates must work independently after training.

Responsibilities also include assisting with project setup, insect and disease scouting, and proper soil mixing, while maintaining clean work areas and contributing to