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Nursery Technician
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26304323 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $41,384 - $57,900 |
Position Information
Position will augment the current staffing in the UCR Botanic Gardens. Current and this new Nursery Technicians will be assigned tasks and zones to better cover the 40 acre Gardens, dozens of garden beds, trails, and maintenance needs. Incumbent will perform gardening and maintenance tasks in the Botanic Gardens, including care and maintenance of in-ground and potted plants, garden beds, lawns, orchard, trails, and walkways. Duties include preparing soil for planting, installing plants, trimming and pruning plants and removing refuse, removing weeds, watering by hand or using sprinklers, and performing minor maintenance on walkways, garden structures (e.g., gazebos and fences), and retaining walls. Assist in preparing and installing memorial benches and plaques. Will use hand tools and power tools including mowers, weed whackers, saws, blowers, drills, and others as required. Will operate pickup truck and off-road vehicles in performing work. The budgeted hiring range for this position is $39,004.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations; two years of training and experience in nursery techniques; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CA Drivers License | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years experience in general horticultural techniques | Required |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of horticulture
Skill in performing horticulture and nursery techniques
Knowledge of basic plant growth and maintenance requirements
Skill in growing and maintaining plants in pots and in ground
Knowledge of basic irrigation principles and techniques
Skill in performing irrigation of plants in pots and in ground
Skill in performing horticulture and nursery techniques
Knowledge of basic plant growth and maintenance requirements
Skill in growing and maintaining plants in pots and in ground
Knowledge of basic irrigation principles and techniques
Skill in performing irrigation of plants in pots and in ground
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of basic carpentry and repair of structures
Skill in using tools for basic carpentry, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of computer software including Office suite products
Skill in using basic computer software including Office suite products
Skill in using tools for basic carpentry, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of computer software including Office suite products
Skill in using basic computer software including Office suite products
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview