Student Assistant 2 -Greenhouse Operations-Wooster

The Ohio State University • Wooster, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide service and support in the greenhouses on the OSU Wooster Campus. Assists in maintaining equipment and greenhouse space. Prepares soil mixes; mixes and applies fertilizers. Installs and maintains irrigation systems; participates in designing modification and/ or adaptations to irrigation system to meet specific needs. Help take down and hang new lights. Cleans and maintains greenhouse facilities (sweeping and cleaning greenhouse rooms and hallways, washing pots, dumping trash). Assist with integrated pest management (IPM) in existing crop- protection techniques and strategies to control pests and disease. Plant, water, fertilizes, and maintains greenhouse plants per specifications for each research project, if needed. Independent and group work required. Basic computing skills a plus. Must be reliable, responsible, and hard working. Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement. May coordinate activities for other student employees. Requires providing excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment. Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role. Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Requirements

• Basic computing skills a plus
• Must be reliable, responsible, and hard working
• Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement
• Requires providing excellent customer service
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Requires the ability to work in a professional environment
• Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role
• Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support in the greenhouses
• Assist in maintaining equipment and greenhouse space
• Prepare soil mixes
• Mix and apply fertilizers
• Install and maintain irrigation systems
• Participate in designing modification and/ or adaptations to irrigation system
• Help take down and hang new lights
• Clean and maintain greenhouse facilities
• Assist with integrated pest management (IPM)
• Plant, water, fertilize, and maintain greenhouse plants per specifications for each research project
• Coordinate activities for other student employees

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed