PGF Greenhouse Student Worker

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Greenhouse Student Worker to assist with maintenance of research plants, routine greenhouse cleaning, and grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include event preparation and managing greenhouse facilities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about plants, can work independently, and has good communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and pass a background check. This is a part-time position for students interested in horticulture and research.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and interested in plants.
• Works well independently; trustworthy; listens to direction.
• Lifts up to 25 pounds.
• Driving required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of ongoing research, including watering and cleaning plants.
• Routine greenhouse cleaning and routine grounds maintenance.
• Set-up for events and programs in greenhouse facilities.
• Maintenance of headhouse and greenhouse storage facilities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Trustworthy

Independently works well

Enthusiasm for plants

Job description

PGF Greenhouse Student Worker

Posting Number: G/R32962P
Department: CAES‑Greenhouses
Employment Type: Student Assistant (Non‑Exempt, FLSA)
Classification: Student Assistant (FLSA Non‑Exempt)
Job Code: UGA Job Code
FTE: 0.4875
Anticipated Start Date: 05/10/2026
Posting Date: 04/29/2026
Closing: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of ongoing research, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, cleaning plants, planting, weeding potted plants, and moving plant collections.
• Routine greenhouse cleaning: cleaning greenhouse cooling tanks and systems, sweeping, blowing off, and washing floors, walls, benches, walkways, and storage areas.
• Routine grounds maintenance: weed control around greenhouses, buildings, gravel drives, parking areas, nursery pads, flower beds, and removal of leaves and plant debris from outdoor growing areas.
• Set‑up or preparation for events and programs, such as stage set‑up for CAES graduate recognition ceremonies and departmental events in greenhouse facilities.
• Maintenance of headhouse and greenhouse storage facilities, assisting with cleaning and organization of labs and storage, straightening classrooms between classes or events, and other cleaning and maintenance projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and interested in plants.
• Prior greenhouse or growth chamber training preferred.
• Works well independently; trustworthy; listens to direction.
• Good communication skills; asks questions when instructions are unclear.
• Lifts up to 25 pounds.
• Driving required.
• Undergoes a background investigation and credit check (including criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a drug test).

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.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position, please contact T.C. Jayalath, Ph.D. (email: [e-mail]).

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information