Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Horticulture/Greenhouse Workers provide day-to-day plant care, ensuring that plants receive correct levels of water, nutrients, light level, etc.. Workers also assist with project set-up, data collection, insect/disease management, and equipment maintenance. Weekend cover, specifically Sunday, will be required. Workers must be reliable and able to work independently following a period of training.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to greenhouse and nursery plants to include but not limited to: planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, scouting and control of insects and disease, weeding, plant labeling and cleaning of the greenhouse facilities.
• Inspect plant material for disease and insect problems, light levels, temperature and humidity, nutrient requirements, and mechanical damage.
• Record data and maintain records; notify greenhouse manager of irregularities.
• Prepare proper soil mixes as designated by greenhouse manager.
• Move materials such as soil, stone, soil mixes, concrete and fertilizers.
• Perform routine maintenance on and modifications to a variety of greenhouse and nursery equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Additional hours are available on occasion to cover greenhouse during manager's absence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees