Greenhouse Watering Assistant - College Laboratory Assistant 1

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide support to the Landscape/Horticulture, greenhouse/landscape, grounds/plantings, and to provide essential greenhouse watering for the Landscape and Horticulture program throughout the entire year as well as assisting faculty and students in the set up and completion of lab assignments, student projects, and assisting with the annual greenhouse sale. General maintenance of the equipment and supplies associated with the program is also important.

Requirements

6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Horticulture at the high school level or above OR 2 years of work experience in Horticulture OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Post-secondary coursework in Horticulture or industry certificate/diploma/degree sufficient to provide technical lab services for students, faculty, and staff OR relevant licensure in Horticulture.
A bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience, an associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.
The position is expected to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License within the first six months of employment.
Occasional pesticide applications may be required as part of this role, ensuring the health and quality of greenhouse plants.

Nice To Haves

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of woody and herbaceous plants.
Current pesticide license.
Self-starter.
Able to work independently.
Good work ethic.

Responsibilities

Provide essential greenhouse watering for the Landscape and Horticulture program throughout the entire year.
Assist faculty and students in the set up and completion of lab assignments and student projects.
Assist with the annual greenhouse sale.
General maintenance of the equipment and supplies associated with the program.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
generous vacation and sick time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
robust Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
various investment options
dedicated professional development
tuition waivers for both you and your dependents