PT Horticulture Technician - Greenhouse & Arboretum

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE; East Peoria (IL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Illinois Central College in East Peoria is seeking a part-time PT Technician - Horticulture to maintain plants, arboretum, and greenhouses.

You will assist faculty, propagate plants, and handle turf equipment maintenance; weekend/holiday watering may be required. Eligibility includes high school diploma and 1+ year landscaping experience, with opportunities to work with horticulture faculty.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience in landscaping maintenance (irrigation, pest management, pruning).
• 1+ year experience operating turf power tools (mowers, sprayers, tractors).
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.

Aufgaben

• Care for plants in greenhouse and arboretum.
• Propagate and maintain plantings.
• Prepare materials and equipment for lab needs.
• Coordinate maintenance projects with faculty and coordinator.
• Perform safety inspections and routine turf equipment maintenance.
• Water plants during weekends/holidays as needed.
• Assist Horticulture Club activities.

Kenntnisse

Irrigation

Pest management

Pruning

Mower operation

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in horticulture

IL Pesticide Applicators License

Tools

Lawn equipment maintenance

Tractor equipment operation

Jobbeschreibung

Illinois Central College in East Peoria is seeking a part-time PT Technician - Horticulture to maintain plants, arboretum, and greenhouses.

You will assist faculty, propagate plants, and handle turf equipment maintenance; weekend/holiday watering may be required. Eligibility includes high school diploma and 1+ year landscaping experience, with opportunities to work with horticulture faculty.