PGF Greenhouse Student Worker

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Plant Growth Facilities student worker for various plant maintenance duties, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and greenhouse cleaning. This is a part-time position requiring enthusiasm and a keen interest in plants.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance of research plants, grounds maintenance, event preparations, and storage facility organization. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong independent work skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and interest in plants.
• Good communication; asks questions if unclear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing research: watering, fertilizing, and pruning plants.
• Routine greenhouse cleaning and maintenance.
• Control weeds around greenhouses and buildings.
• Prepare for events and programs.
• Organize and clean storage facilities.

Skills

Independent work skills

Good communication

Education

Prior greenhouse training

Job description

Position Summary

Plant Growth Facilities student worker needed ASAP for weekday and weekend plant maintenance duties and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Help with weekend watering duties in rotation with others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance of ongoing research: watering, fertilizing, pruning and cleaning plants; planting and propagating plants as needed; weeding potted plants, moving plant collections. (50%)
• Routine greenhouse cleaning: cleaning greenhouse cooling tanks and cooling systems; sweeping, blowing off and washing greenhouse and growth chamber floors, cleaning greenhouse and growth chamber walls and benches, blowing off exterior walkways and outside storage areas. (35%)
• Routine grounds maintenance: weed control around greenhouses, buildings, gravel drives and parking areas, nursery pads and flower beds, removal of leaves and plant debris from outdoor growing areas. (5%)
• Set up or preparation for events and programs: stage set-up for spring and fall semester CAES graduate recognition ceremonies; set-up for departmental events occurring at greenhouse facilities, and delivery of plants needed in various locations for CAES activities. (5%)
• Maintenance of headhouse and greenhouse storage facilities: cleaning and organization of labs and storage facilities associated with greenhouses; straightening classroom between classes or events; assisting with maintenance projects as needed. (5%)

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Enthusiasm and interest in plants; prior greenhouse and growth chamber training and education preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Works well independently; trustworthy; listens to direction.
• Good communication; asks questions at any time for anything not fully clarified.

Physical Demands

Lift up to 25 pounds. Driving.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Employee
Classification Title: Student Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 0.4875

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].

Recruitment Contact

Name: T.C. Jayalath, Ph.D.
Email: [e-mail]