Greenhouse Horticulture Associate - For Transition Academy Students Only

A New Leaf, Inc.•Broken Arrow, OK

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position allows the student to practice the skills they learned in their pre-requisite/core and year 1 classes, exploring career opportunities that encompass horticulture practices and techniques and community demands in the occupational field of Greenhouse Structures and Horticulture. The student will complete an application and will interview with the manager of the assigned work-based learning site (Greenhouse Horticulture).

Requirements

Transition Academy student
Open minded and willingness to learn
Cooperative spirit
Ability to handle diverse weather conditions.
Time Management
Professional communication skills
Basic reading, writing and math skills
Basic Microsoft computer literacy skills
Organizational skills
Critical thinking skills
Quick-learning skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to handle diverse climates.
Ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend, stoop and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Conducts greenhouse duties that include, but are not limited to: watering, planting, grooming and general plant care.
Uses equipment such as wheelbarrows or carts to transport plant material throughout the greenhouse complex.
Digs and rakes soil, plants, weeds, and waters plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.
Fills growing tanks with water.
Folds and staples corrugated boxes used for horticultural products.
Work flexible schedule based on schedules of persons served by and needs of A New Leaf, including but not limited to working scheduled weekends to water and spray plants.
Follow policy & procedures of A New Leaf.
Ensures all individuals served are safe in their working environment and program participation at all times.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, (complete requires documentation and reports required by A New Leaf)
Assists greenhouse customers with questions and purchases.
Completes all required documentation
Attends all necessary licenses, completing them successfully, such as: pesticide-spraying technician testing, if applicable.
Interacts with clients served to promote self esteem, confidence and morale. Participates actively to ensure the happiness and well-being of clients. Treats individuals with dignity & respect.
Represents A New Leaf & individuals in the program in a positive manner; acts as a positive role model for all individuals served.
Performs other duties as requested to meet the needs of A New Leaf.