Institutional Work Study - Greenhouse/Orchard Worker

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe on the ASU Beebe campus seeks an Institutional Work Study student for the Greenhouse/Orchard Worker role. The position runs 5 hours per week during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms, focusing on hands-on plant care and campus operations.

Duties include watering, pest control, harvesting, cleaning, pruning, propagating plants, and assisting with seasonal sales setup. Basic knowledge of propagation and greenhouse management is required; reliable operation of

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of propagation, plant care practices, greenhouse management, and lawncare equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Water and care for greenhouse plants, pest control, harvesting, pruning, and propagating plants.
• Assist with setup for seasonal sales and maintain grounds with mowing and weed control.

Job description

Job Title:

Institutional Work Study - Greenhouse/Orchard Worker

Campus Location:

ASU Beebe

Job Description:

The Agriculture department is seeking (1) Institutional Work Study student at 5 hours per week for the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 terms. Duties include: perform daily tasks such as watering, pest control, harvesting, cleaning, pruning, propagating plants, setup for seasonal sales, weed eating, mowing, and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of propagation, plant care practices, greenhouse management, and operation of lawncare equipment (lawn mower, weed eater, etc.)

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$11.00 per hour

Background Check Statement:

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Posting Number:

S5862017

Open Date:

07/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

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