Horticulture Clerical

Triton College, IL•River Grove, IL

50d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Horticultural Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants and a strong understanding of horticulture practices. This role involves working in various environments, including greenhouses and outdoor landscapes, to ensure the health and growth of plants. The Horticultural Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining our gardens, landscapes, and agricultural projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Significant experience in greenhouse operations and/or maintenance
Background in the green industry
Experience in large-scale watering
Good plant skills
Willingness to interact with students, faculty, staff, and members of the public
Physical fitness
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Organic food production a plus.
Minimum of one-year work experience in a greenhouse environment or working with plants is preferred
General knowledge of plants is preferred
Education in horticulture is preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft programs, e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Access is preferred
Familiarity with greenhouse operations from a growing perspective

Responsibilities

Daily watering (fertilization)
Restocking/maintaining plant collections
Creating/maintaining plant displays
Troubleshooting/miscellaneous tasks
Planting
Plant Maintenance - trimming, weeding, scouting for bugs, etc.
Able to comfortably work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
Prepare and assist with classroom lab setup as directed by faculty and staff.
Perform cultural care practices for crops, including planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and monitoring for pests and diseases to ensure healthy plant growth.
Support community outreach, events, volunteer recruitment, and tours
Assist with harvesting of produce from the sustainable urban agriculture farm and greenhouse
Support Horticulture Club activities and departmental community service activities to foster student engagement and community outreach.
Provide support to the Greenhouse Manager and Program Chair as needed contributing to the successful operations of the horticulture program.
Other duties as assigned.
Learn, understand, and demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used in daily work.
Other duties as assigned.