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Senior Nursery Technician
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27325961 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $46,938 - $65,709 |
Position Information
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. The budgeted hiring range is $44,244.72 to $47,877.84.
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 Driver License | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hold or be able to acquire valid Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC). | Required |
Experience
| 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 |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Public Driving Record | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Minimum Requirements
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.
Ability to organize work activities; coordinate and communicate effectively and professionally with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors, and researchers using tact and diplomacy.
Knowledge of and experience with Windows computer software, web technologies, and e-mail.
Must understand basic plant needs/requirements such as temperatures, nutrients, light quality, day length.
Skill in operation of all equipment associated with greenhouses, head houses, general research sites and pesticide application and storage.
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.
Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations
Ability to organize work activities; coordinate and communicate effectively and professionally with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors, and researchers using tact and diplomacy.
Knowledge of and experience with Windows computer software, web technologies, and e-mail.
Must understand basic plant needs/requirements such as temperatures, nutrients, light quality, day length.
Skill in operation of all equipment associated with greenhouses, head houses, general research sites and pesticide application and storage.
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.
Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to grow rare and unique plants under greenhouse conditions.
Knowledge of horticulture.
Knowledge or experience working with research.
Knowledge of alternative methods to control insect pests.
Knowledge of horticulture.
Knowledge or experience working with research.
Knowledge of alternative methods to control insect pests.
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