Summer Horticulture Assistant (9876 CTE)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the program instructor and CTE Administrator the Summer Horticulture Assistant is responsible for collecting data, cleaning, maintaining, watering, and securing the Heritage greenhouse and surrounding compound.

Requirements

• Familiarity with common tools used in gardening and yard maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of plants and watering needs for greenhouse and outdoor plants.
• Ability to learn and understand greenhouse controls and temperatures.
• Ability to use time effectively and complete all tasks within time limits.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to meet federal and Washington State Labor and Industry requirements to operate cutting devices and power equipment.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the correct temperature in the greenhouse for maximum energy conservation.
• Water plants in the greenhouse.
• Water trees and berries around the greenhouse in coordination with other compound operations as instructed.
• Water and dead head plants as needed.
• Collect seeds.
• Stake and tie plants as needed.
• Weed the vegetable garden and other areas as instructed.
• Clean tank algae off of the fish tank glass.
• Change sock on fish tank filter every 2 weeks.
• Mix salt water and add to fish tank as needed.
• Check and fill automatic fish feeder.
• Report vandalism to program instructor and/or CTE administrator.
• Other projects as identified by program instructor or CTE administrator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

What This Job Offers

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