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Nursery Tech
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26342370 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $41,384 - $57,900 |
Position Information
Care and maintenance of plants for UCR Avocado research projects in both greenhouses and field. Also assistance with data collection. Greenhouse duties would include filling pots with soil and cleaning pots, grafting, pruning and staking trees. Field work would include fruit collection, harvesting fruit from fields in Riverside and other locations(this may involve extra long days or overnight trips). Other duties may be assigned as needed. The budgeted hiring range is $39,000 - $45,000.
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, if applicable, 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, if applicable, 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
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of training and experience in nursery techniques. Skills in plant propagation and maintenance of plants both in greenhouse and for field planting. | Required |
| Experience with care of plants in greenhouse. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
| Applicants must pass a physical exam before confirmation of employment. | Required |
| The work schedule for this position is 8 am to 5 pm five days a week of which two days may include Saturday and/or Sunday, as greenhouse plants require daily irrigation and monitoring. Weekend work may be required as a routine part of the schedule. The applicant must also work most holidays. | Required |
| Some work activities, such as harvests, will require starting earlier or staying later than the normal work schedule of 8 am - 5 pm, and many require in-state travel and sometimes overnight travel of which transportation and accomodation will be provided. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Ability to lift 60 lbs. and, at times, lift 30 pounds repeatedly for several hours. The job will also sometimes require spending several hours standing and/or walking with repeated bending. Examples of such work include moving potted trees, full cone racks of seedlings, and gray field bins containing fruit.
Ability to record data accurately on paper or handheld computers. Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Keep accurate written records.
Ability to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to do field work such as harvesting fruit. This involves using a picker's bag which can hold up to 60 pounds of fruit, or lifting 20 pound buckets of fruit or bins of fruit that can weigh up to 55 pounds. This activity can continue for up to 6 to 8 hours in a day.
Ability to work in the greenhouses/field in inclement weather, e.g., hot humid conditions above 100F, cold damp foggy conditions, windy weather or in the rain. They must also be able to routinely work in the greenhouse when temperatures exceed 90 degrees for several hours of the day and relative humidity exceeds 55%, given appropriate breaks and water.
Knowledge of plant and horticultural care, especially of avocado. This knowledge should cover plant irrigation requirements (including signs of overwatering or underwatering of plants), plant propagation by seed and cuttings, grafting, seed collection, pruning methods, seed germination, recognizing general avocado cultivar differences, and recognizing rootstock suckers in the field and greenhouse.
Ability to record data accurately on paper or handheld computers. Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Keep accurate written records.
Ability to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to do field work such as harvesting fruit. This involves using a picker's bag which can hold up to 60 pounds of fruit, or lifting 20 pound buckets of fruit or bins of fruit that can weigh up to 55 pounds. This activity can continue for up to 6 to 8 hours in a day.
Ability to work in the greenhouses/field in inclement weather, e.g., hot humid conditions above 100F, cold damp foggy conditions, windy weather or in the rain. They must also be able to routinely work in the greenhouse when temperatures exceed 90 degrees for several hours of the day and relative humidity exceeds 55%, given appropriate breaks and water.
Knowledge of plant and horticultural care, especially of avocado. This knowledge should cover plant irrigation requirements (including signs of overwatering or underwatering of plants), plant propagation by seed and cuttings, grafting, seed collection, pruning methods, seed germination, recognizing general avocado cultivar differences, and recognizing rootstock suckers in the field and greenhouse.
Preferred Qualifications
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