Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker to provide daily plant care in the greenhouse and nursery settings. You will assist with project setup, data collection, insect and disease management, and machinery upkeep. Weekend work, especially Sundays, is required after training.

Successful candidates work independently, are reliable, and can follow a training period to perform routine tasks and maintain facilities to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants including planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, scouting and control of insects and disease, weeding, labeling and cleaning.
• Inspect plant material for disease, 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 greenhouse equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Additional hours may be available to cover greenhouse during the manager’s absence.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Horticulture/Greenhouse Workers provide day-to-day plant care, ensuring that plants receive correct levels of water, nutrients, light level, etc.. Workers also assist with project set-up, data collection, insect/disease management, and equipment maintenance. Weekend cover, specifically Sunday, will be required. Workers must be reliable and able to work independently following a period of training.

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants to include but not limited to: planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, scouting and control of insects and disease, weeding, plant labeling and cleaning of the greenhouse facilities.
• 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.

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