SE, (VERDE) Greenhouse Assistant, WS9713

Yavapai College • Clarkdale, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College. Student will perform tasks in the greenhouse to include sanitation, seeding, transplanting, lab maintenance, lab set up, plant labeling and managing the plant cart for continual sales. The Greenhouse Lab Tech must have a good knowledge of plants and be able to effectively care for the greenhouse area, and other areas of the campus. They should like working outdoors and be physically fit. They need communication skills in order to interact with students, staff and the public. The hours of work per week are 20 during the summer and 15 during the school year. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accomplish the jobs and coordinate with faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Working towards an Agriculture Degree or Certificate is required.
• Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility, applicants must: Have current aid year FAFSA verified and on file at Yavapai College
• Be funded for at least 6 credit hours while employed in this position
• Be in good financial aid standing at Yavapai College
• Have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA
• Be receiving their financial aid from Yavapai College
• Dependable, able to take direction and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computerized control systems for maintaining an automated and controlled environment
• Good communication skills
• Basic analytical skills
• Attention to detail are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Trouble shoot problems with the facility and communicate your findings
• Spray shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
• Set-up and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants
• Transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
• Provide information to students and the public during student work time and tours
• Use computers to communicate and find needed supplies
• May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to mow, rake and maintain facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed