Horticulture Lab Technician and Greenhouse Operations

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District in California is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Agricultural Farm Laboratory, Horticulture Unit Laboratory, Mechanized Agriculture Shops and related instructional labs. You will assist with operation, maintenance, preparation of materials, and inventory management.

Under supervision, you will train student workers, manage records, ensure safety and hazardous waste disposal, and help coordinate lab activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with coursework in agriculture and some laboratory experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain instructional lab equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and waste disposal procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise student workers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of agricultural and horticultural labs.
• Prepare materials, assemble equipment, and manage inventories.
• Train students, assign work, and provide guidance to staff.
• Ensure safety, proper waste disposal, and proper record keeping.
• Drive to pick up supplies and maintain lab records.

Skills

Lab operations

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Record-keeping

Staff training

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in agriculture

Tools

Computer

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Kern Community College District in California is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Agricultural Farm Laboratory, Horticulture Unit Laboratory, Mechanized Agriculture Shops and related instructional labs. You will assist with operation, maintenance, preparation of materials, and inventory management.

Under supervision, you will train student workers, manage records, ensure safety and hazardous waste disposal, and help coordinate lab activities.