General Information
| Job Description | NURSERY TCHN SR | Working Title | Greenhouse Technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009561 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Agricultural Operations - D01044 | Department Head | Peggy Mauk |
| Supervisor | Sue Lee | Effective Date | 06/05/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Under direction performs the day-to-day greenhouse, lath house, and shade house activities and provides various exacting soil mix recipes for the greenhouses and researchers for the College of Natural Agricultural Sciences. Will perform day-to-day greenhouse semi-skilled activities in a wide array of greenhouses, lath houses and screen houses. Will include procurement of supplies, fulfilling work orders, steam pasteurizing, and maintain inventory of bulk soil mixing ingredients, such as sphagnum peat moss, fir bark shavings, macro and micro plant nutrients. Maintain Keep accurate and extensive records. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 6 years of expericnce | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Class A License | Required |
| Valid Driver C License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Forklift Certified | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Under direction maintains CNAS assigned plant growth facilities which include PR1, greenhouses, lath houses, and screen houses in a manner consistent with generally accepted good management practices. Assists users in establishing and maintaining a variety of projects and irrigation systems.PR1, greenhouses, lath houses, and screen houses in a manner consistent with generally accepted good management practices. Assists users in establishing and maintaining a variety of projects and irrigation systems. Will be require to use university trucks and forklifts to transport supplies and equipment between various department locations. | 50 |
| Under direction perform soil mixing according to formulas prescribed, transportation of mixes, maintenance of equipment utilized. Pick up of soil in various locations and dispose of in proper manner. Any work orders associated with soil will be associated with this position. | 40 |
| Submits and completes work orders on a timely basis. Monitors and orders supplies as needed . Keeps accurate records with attention to detail when necessary. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations. | Required |
| Knowledge of basic plant neds/requirements such as temperatures, nutrients, light quality, day length. | Required |
| Skill and knowledge in the operation of all equipment associated to perform this position. | Required |
| Ability to use windows computer software, web technologies and email. | Required |
| Skills in oral and written communication. | Required |
| Knowledge of horticulture. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of working with research. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Working in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |