BIO: Greenhouse Worker (S9698B)
Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities
This position includes general care of all the plants the greenhouse. Weekends and weekdays are needed to cover some shifts. Weekend shifts work on a rotating schedule.
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Responsibilities include watering plants, repotting, fertilizing, dead heading, checking for bugs, loading and stocking supplies.
- Other duties include sweeping, cleaning out pond area, general housekeeping and dishes.
General maintenance of greenhouse and to check daily for temperature and water concerns are included in these duties
The Basics
Department:Biology
Supervisor:
Mary Hughes
Office Location:
Carnegie 535
Email:
mhughes
Pay Grade:
B
Hours:
6-8
Workers:
3-4
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The temperature of the greenhouse is quite comfortable. There will be times when the temperature is higher than usual; at of the school year. Student workers are required to lift 50 lbs and some light physical duties are required.
Requirements
• No plant experience required but helpful.
Reporting
All student workers report to Mary Hughes, Animal and Plant Coordinator for Carnegie Science.