Part-Time/Full-Time Horticulture Research OPS

Assist with project setup and maintenance for various specialty and ornamental crops.

Responsibilities

• Perform key plant maintenance tasks including 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or ongoing education in Biology, Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related fields (preferred).
• Experience with greenhouse management and plant cultivation (preferred).
• Pesticide application experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) (preferred).

Pay

$18.00–$20.00 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time: up to 20 hours per week.
• Full-time: up to 40 hours per week.

This is a time-limited position.