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Cornell Botanic Gardens Greenhouse Assistant

Greenhouse Grower (SO-05)

Cornell Botanic Gardens

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, New York

Who We Are:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply .

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty, and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments, and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

Cornell Botanic Gardens is a living plant museum comprising over 3,500 acres of University land in three major areas: the Botanical Gardens, Arboretum, and Natural Areas. An administrative unit of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell Botanic Gardens manages and protects these areas to support teaching and research at Cornell University; to preserve habitats and rare/endangered plants; and for public use for learning and recreation. The Botanic Gardens’ mission is to inspire people—through cultivation, conservation, and education—to understand, appreciate, and nurture plants and the cultures they sustain.

What you will do:

This position is full time 39 hours/week position. The S05 Greenhouse Grower will work under general direction provided by the Greenhouse Manager and Director of Horticulture. This role will assist the Greenhouse Manager with the daily operations of the Plant Production Facility, which supports horticulture, natural areas, and education programs at Cornell Botanic Gardens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the care of seasonal plant material to include, but not limited to watering, fertilizing, plant propagation, transplanting, pinching, and pruning with attention to detail.
  

• Maintain greenhouse work areas in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition.
  

• Monitor greenhouse equipment and environmental conditions and report problems promptly.
  

• Monitor plant health on a regular basis to determine and address nutritional, disease, or insect problems.
  

• Report plant health concerns to the IPM Team.
  

• Ensure that all protocols and procedures to safety requirements are met and Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses are adhered to.
  

• Assist with the care of garden areas throughout Cornell Botanic Gardens with direction provided by horticultural staff and Greenhouse Manager.
  

• Amending soil, pruning plants, clearing brush, weeding, mulching, string trimming, raking leaves and edging.
  

• Check both plant identification and interpretive labels and notify plant records manager of any missing tags.
  

• Complete status change cards recording plant movements into and out of the specified collections, as well as reason(s) for plant loss and failure.
  

• Operate fleet vehicles and small-scale power equipment.
  

• Other gardening related duties as needed, including supporting IPM program and Arboriculture.
  

This position is full-time (39 hours/week) and will be located in Ithaca, New York.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
  

• Minimum of three years of directly related work experience in a greenhouse and/or nursery, landscaping business or public garden required.
  

• Demonstrated horticultural skills including experience operating motorized landscape and snow removal equipment.
  

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.
  

• Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact with a diverse range of people.
  

• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
  

• A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community.
  

• Motivated to learn and takes initiative to be proactive.
  

• Demonstrated experience utilizing independent judgment and problem solving to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  

• Requires physical fitness and must be able to lift heavy objects, and move more than 50 pounds.
  

• Must be willing to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, precipitation, etc.).
  

• Applicants must have the ability and willingness to work in an environment that utilizes pesticides as a pest management tool.
  

• May be required to report to work outside of the regularly scheduled shift to address time-sensitive operational needs, or to assist with departmental emergencies, or to deal with issues of public safety.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in greenhouse management or horticulture.
  

• Successful completion of formal coursework in greenhouse management and operations, integrated pest management, agronomy, arboriculture, ornamental plant pests and equipment operation helpful.
  

• Experience in the care of a wide range of tropical, perennial, and woody plants.
  

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
  

How to Apply: (non-academic and union positions)

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University Job Title:

Greenhouse Grower S05

Job Family:

United Auto Workers

Level:

S05

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Michele Cowen

Number of Openings:

1

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  

• Unique applicable skills.
  

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

2022-03-07-08:00

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