Part-Time Biology Greenhouse Assistant (Staff Wage)
About the role
The Biology Department is seeking a Greenhouse Assistant to support the department's research greenhouse operations.
Responsibilities
- Care for research plant material (plant condition assessment)
- Watering, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, leaf litter removal, potting, and repotting
- Relocating and organizing research plant material
- Pot washing, soil mixing, mixing fertilizer solutions and other material, sweeping, mopping
- Greenhouse workspace and growth area cleaning and sanitizing
- Completing duty shift log
- Immediate reporting of greenhouse or plant health and condition problems
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Initiative and good judgment
- Ability to learn and execute new tasks and procedures in detail
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
- Interest in or knowledge of plants and their care
- Careful attention to tasks in a complex and sensitive work environment
Benefits
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.
Pay
Details available at Wage Employment link.
Schedule
Work may be scheduled during the Monday-Friday work week and may also be scheduled on weekends and UVA holidays. The work schedule may vary from week to week.
Contact Information
To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter. Search on requisition number: R0083231. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.