Greenhouse and Field Operations Manager [R0152085]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a Greenhouse and Field Operations Manager. This is a 100% in-person role. The successful candidate will be hired into the Research Analyst/Research Associate position classification, with a designated business title of Greenhouse and Field Operations Manager. The individual will be responsible for managing the School of Life Sciences Greenhouse facility on the UNLV main campus (one day per week) and at the Center for Urban Water Conservation in North Las Vegas (four days per week). At each facility, duties will include working with faculty and students to ensure the success of ongoing research projects. Maintenance of the greenhouse facilities involves managing environmental control systems, irrigation, water purification, and fertilizer injection systems. Other tasks include handling and applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, and cleaning and organizing the head-house and greenhouse bays. At the UNLV greenhouse facility, the individual will work directly with Dr. Jeff Shen. At the Center for Urban Water Conservation, the individual will oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the 10-acre research site, including maintaining the irrigation and pumping system, the lysimeter facility, a weather station research project, and interacting with the Cooperative Extension staff housed at the Center. The individual will work directly under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Urban Water Conservation, Dr. Dale Devitt.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (biology, horticulture, or agronomy preferred) from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience in a science-related field, OR a Master's degree in a science-related field in lieu of work experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and maintaining both greenhouse and field instrumentation.
Computer skills (Word, Excel, and Statistical programs).
Basic understanding of chemistry as associated with soil-plant-water analysis.

Responsibilities

Managing the School of Life Sciences Greenhouse facility on the UNLV main campus (one day per week) and at the Center for Urban water Conservation in North Las Vegas (four days per week).
Working with faculty and students to ensure the success of ongoing research projects.
Maintaining environmental control systems, irrigation, water purification, and fertilizer injection systems.
Handling and applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
Cleaning and organizing the head-house and greenhouse bays.
Overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of the 10-acre research site at the Center for Urban Water Conservation.
Maintaining the irrigation and pumping system, the lysimeter facility, and a weather station research project.
Interacting with the Cooperative Extension staff housed at the Center for Urban Water Conservation.