| Classification Title: |
OPS - Time Limited
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
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| Job Description: |
- Assist with project setup and maintenance for various specialty and ornamental crops
- Perform key plant maintenance tasks including but not limited to fertilization, pH and EC monitoring, potting up, weed management, pest scouting, and plant propagation.
- Aid in harvesting and processing plant material for data collection and sample analysis.
- Monitor and adjust environmental controls such as temperature, humidity, and light levels in greenhouse settings to optimize plant growth conditions.
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| Expected Salary: |
$18.00-$20.00
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| Required Qualifications: |
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Must be able to work in hot and humid environments.
- Ability to adhere to safety protocols and best practices when handling plants, chemicals, and equipment.
- Work well in a team setting.
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| Preferred: |
- Associate degree or ongoing education in Biology, Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related fields.
- Experience with greenhouse management and plant cultivation.
- Pesticide application experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
If interested, please complete the application form and submit your CV/resume.
Part-time consideration will be up to 20 hours per week.
Full-time consideration will be up to 40 hours per week.
This is a time-limited position.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
