Student Garden & Greenhouse Assistant

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a student assistant to support department operations and projects. The role involves hands-on plant propagation, greenhouse care, and routine maintenance under supervision.

You'll assist with transplanting, potting, outdoor displays, and general duties, gaining practical experience in horticulture while supporting campus activities.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of planting and care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Attention to detail in completing assignments.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Professional and courteous communication with university faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Aufgaben

• Propagates plants using appropriate methods (cuttings, seeds, division) and maintains propagation areas.
• Monitors and maintains optimal growing conditions in greenhouse environments (watering, temperature, ventilation).
• Performs routine plant care tasks including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest/disease monitoring.
• Maintains outdoor plant displays and growing areas, including weeding, mulching, and seasonal care.
• Assists with transplanting, potting up, and container maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Planting and care knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork and independence

Instruction following

Professional communication

Jobbeschreibung

Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a student assistant to support department operations and projects. The role involves hands-on plant propagation, greenhouse care, and routine maintenance under supervision.

You'll assist with transplanting, potting, outdoor displays, and general duties, gaining practical experience in horticulture while supporting campus activities.