Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker - Part Time

Gopsusports; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker to assist in plant care and laboratory tasks at the University Park campus.

Responsibilities include basic plant care, assisting with experimental setups, washing pots and trays, and maintaining lab cleanliness and organization. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic plant care and handling of insect colonies.
• Ability to assist lab personnel with experiments and setup.
• Strong organization and cleanliness habits.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care of plants and insect colonies in the greenhouse.
• Assist lab personnel with experimental setup and procedures.
• WASH used pots and trays used for growing plants.
• Arrange pots/trays in the greenhouse for efficient workflow.
• Clean bottles/flasks in the lab and maintain lab cleanliness.
• Organize cleaned lab containers and maintain orderly workspaces.

Skills

Plant care

Lab assistance

Organizational skills

Job description

Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker - Part Time### Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker - Part TimeApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083833# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The College of Agricultural sciences is seeking applicants for part-time job of Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker - Part Time. Job duties to include:* Basic care of plants and insect colonies* Assisting lab personnel with experimental setup* Washing used pots and trays that we use to grow plants* Arrange/organize pots/trays in the greenhouse* Clean bottles/flasks in the lab* Arrange/organize cleaned bottles/flasks in the lab and overall lab cleanliness Compensation:The starting rate for this job is $19/hour. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.