Greenhouse Assistant (OPS)
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 45011
Department Biological ScienceResponsibilities Greenhouse Assistant is responsible for helping manage greenhouse facilities on campus and a large research facility off campus.
Work will focus on plant care including a teaching collection and plants used in research.
Additional duties include assistance with watering plants, scouting for insects, managing pests, field work, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining equipment, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment breakage, and other various tasks as determined by the Greenhouse Facilities Manager.Qualifications Bachelor's Degree; or Associates Degree and 2 years’ experience; or 4 years’ experience. Related experience includes working in plant research, greenhouse, nursery, or some agricultural setting. Handy-person/construction and landscape experience will be considered.
Skill in plant identification.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors on hot and humid days, as well as in sometimes hot and humid greenhouses.
Ability and willingness to learn: operation of agricultural machinery, greenhouse control systems (hardware and software), proper plant care and management techniques, and other related tasks.
State of Florida Class E or Georgia driver's license.
Applicant must be available to work daily (Greenhouse Facilities Manager and Greenhouse Assistant together manage the facilities 365 day a year). Applicant must be willing to work 30 hours each week. Position requires some (minimal) weekend work.Preferred Plant enthusiast preferred.
Plant biology background preferred.Contact Info Theresa Jepsen
(850) 661-8514Anticipated Salary Range $12.00/hourPay Plan This is an OPS/temporary Job.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.Affordable Care Act OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees that meet certain criteria will be offered affordable health care coverage. For more information, please visit the following website regarding the Affordable Care Act, http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=benefits/insurance/insurance_home&ops=1.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf
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