General Information
| Job Description | NURSERY TCHN SR | Working Title | Senior Nursery Technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009561 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Agricultural Operations - D01044 | Department Head | Peggy Mauk |
| Supervisor | Sue Lee | Effective Date | 05/01/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Under direction, provide greenhouse support activities for the (CNAS) 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, keeping records, and steam pasteurizing. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Six years of experience in nursery techniques including demonstrated supervisory ability when applicable; or technical gardening school education and three years of experience in nursery techniques including demonstrated supervisory ability when applicable. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience with establishing and maintaining automatic irrigation systems. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Driver License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hold or be able to acquire valid Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC). | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse Operations: -Under direction, incumbent maintains CNAS-assigned plant growth facilities including greenhouses, lath houses, screen houses in a manner consistent with generally accepted good management practices. -Submits Work Orders when needed and follow up depending on the nature of the work. -Facilitates maintenance of proper plant growth, including temperatures, light quality, growing media, and nutrients; recognize signs of plant stress. - Uses generally accepted good greenhouse techniques and sanitation to avoid the introduction and/or spread of pests and diseases to plants. -Assists in the care and daily operation of all plant growth facilities including greenhouses, lath houses, screen houses and all related machinery and equipment. - Assists users in establishing and maintaining watering systems including automatic irrigation systems. - Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment under their cover, ordering when necessary. - Keeps accurate records with strict attention to detail when necessary. -Provides backup and/or assists pest management technician when needed. -Assist with scouting greenhouse for insect and disease infestation and report. - Ensures that daily supplies of soil mixtures are available and that plant waste and soil are disposed of properly. - Assists researchers, when needed but not limited to, filling pots, transplanting plants, and planting cuttings/seed into appropriate containers. - Applies greenhouse whitewash as requested. - Maintains DPR Qualified Applicator Certificate. Will be required to use university vehicles to transport supplies and equipment between various department locations. | 75 |
| Maintenance of Facilities: -Assists, in greenhouse to scout facilities for arthropod, disease, weed and rodent infestations. -Maintain greenhouses including walkways, benches, greenhouse floors, filters, apply sanitizers, and in common areas, remove/dispose of pots, soil and plants, and steam sterilizing soil and/or trash. - Ensures that workspace, tools, and vehicles are maintained in proper working order. | 20 |
| Other: -Assist greenhouse maintenance staff when needed -Performs other duties as assigned | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge in pest management including pest identification, pesticide application equipment, general use of pesticides, phototoxicity and the safe handling of pesticides and other hazardous materials. | Required |
| Ability to organize work activities; coordinate and communicate effectively and professionally with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors, and researchers using tact and diplomacy. | Required |
| Knowledge of and experience with Windows computer software, web technologies, and e-mail. | Required |
| Must understand basic plant needs/requirements such as temperatures, nutrients, light quality, day length. | Required |
| Skill in operation of all equipment associated with greenhouses, head houses, general research sites and pesticide application and storage. | Required |
| Ability to coordinate and prioritize with a high degree of accuracy and organization; detail-oriented, good problem solving ability. Skills in oral and written communication. | Required |
| Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations | Required |
| Ability to grow rare and unique plants under greenhouse conditions. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of horticulture. | Preferred |
| Knowledge or experience working with research. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of alternative methods to control insect pests. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Public Driving Record | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |