Temp Field & Greenhouse Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Empl

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

Job summary

NC State University’s Horticultural Science department in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Field and Greenhouse Technician to support field and greenhouse activities, including planting, fertilizing, data collection, and harvesting for pea and yam projects. The role requires outdoor work and operation of small research equipment.

Average schedule is up to 40 hours per week with a temporary assignment. Valid NC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Field and greenhouse work experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in greenhouse environment.
• Ability to operate small research equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting field and greenhouse activities within the Pea and yam projects.
• Cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, applying fertilizer, field data collection and harvesting.
• Other related activities as needed.

Skills

Field and greenhouse work experience

Ability to work outdoors in varying/od

Ability to work in greenhouse

Operate small research equipment

Education

Combination of training and experience

Tools

Small research equipment

Job description

NC State University’s Horticultural Science department in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Field and Greenhouse Technician to support field and greenhouse activities, including planting, fertilizing, data collection, and harvesting for pea and yam projects. The role requires outdoor work and operation of small research equipment.

Average schedule is up to 40 hours per week with a temporary assignment. Valid NC driver’s license is required.