Temporary PT Technician - Horticulture

Illinois Central College•East Peoria, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain plants, equipment, grounds and facilities associated with the arboretum and greenhouses. This is a part-time, temporary position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year or more of experience and knowledge with landscaping maintenance practices such as: irrigation, pest management, and pruning.
One year or more of experience operating and providing maintenance to power tools used in turf and landscape industries such as: mowers, sprayers, and tractor equipment.
One year of experience teaching students by explaining, demonstrating, and overseeing their exercises and giving advice on the immediate topic.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in horticulture or related field.
A current IL Pesticide Applicators License.
One year of experience in the area of landscape or greenhouse management.

Responsibilities

Understand the diverse needs and proper care of the plants in the greenhouse and arboretum.
Provide the plant care required to propagate new plants as well as maintain current plantings.
Respond to the instruction needs of the horticulture faculty by acquiring and preparing materials or equipment to be used in lab.
Work with technician and full-time faculty members to organize and coordinate maintenance projects.
Provide safety inspections and routine maintenance on turf equipment such as maintain fuel and lubricant levels, sharpening blades, properly adjusting equipment, and replacing worn or damaged parts.
Water plants in the arboretum or greenhouse on the weekend as needed.
Assist faculty sponsor(s) during Horticulture Club activities as requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.