Seasonal Greenhouse Technician (Student)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks undergraduate student workers to join the HLA Plant Growth Facility as Seasonal Horticulture Greenhouse Assistants. Work runs through February 15, 2027, with potential extension.

Training provided for irrigation, sanitation, and project setup. Responsibilities include irrigation and fertilization, maintaining cleanliness, setting up and dismantling projects, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student status; on-campus during breaks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Irrigate and fertilize plants after training; render irrigation/fertilization at facility.
• Maintain sanitation of benches, floors, and surfaces; manage plant waste and sanitation tasks.
• Assist with project setup/dismantle, including HID lights and shade curtain systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned depending on needs of the facility.

Skills

Plant care

Greenhouse work

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate student status

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks undergraduate student workers to join the HLA Plant Growth Facility as Seasonal Horticulture Greenhouse Assistants. Work runs through February 15, 2027, with potential extension.

Training provided for irrigation, sanitation, and project setup. Responsibilities include irrigation and fertilization, maintaining cleanliness, setting up and dismantling projects, and other duties as needed.