S05 Greenhouse Grower - Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station

S05 Greenhouse Grower - Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station

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Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station – S05 Greenhouse Grower

Ithaca, NY

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.

The Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES) is dedicated to sustainable "science for life," in its two core separate but related functions - the operation of world-class research facilities throughout the state and the generation and application of research-based knowledge through the administration of federal formula grants. The CUAES greenhouse operations on and around the Cornell Campus are, with 155,000 sq ft, the largest non-commercial greenhouse facility in the state. The 164 compartments are primarily used as teaching and research facilities, housing 200 to 300 research projects at any given time. Plant services for all of these projects are provided by the dedicated greenhouse staff, which is responsible for the set-up, daily care and maintenance.

What You Will Do

This S05 Greenhouse Grower position will assist the Greenhouse Supervisor with the daily operations of the CALS Greenhouses by: Providing excellent care for high value plants, closely following direction provided, including watering and fertilizing of plants. Maintain greenhouses and work areas in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. Pay close attention to detail and adhere to high standards of reliability and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced plant care such as propagation, staking and pruning, as directed.
• As instructed, scout for pests and diseases.
• Wash and sanitize pots, trays, tools, greenhouses and work areas.
• Adhere to sustainability guidelines and Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses.
• Maintain close communication with the greenhouse supervisor, following all applicable safety regulations, rules and procedures.
• Plant watering, fertilizing.
• Monitor the greenhouse equipment and environment and promptly report problems.
• Assist with the set-up, operation, maintenance and repair of greenhouse equipment.

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

Work schedule (holidays will be different) is Friday 8:00-3:30pm and Sat-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm with Mondays and Tuesdays off.

There is a requirement to work regular weekends, holidays, and the occasional extended hours.

What We Need from You

• Must obtain and maintain Federal Worker Protection Standard Training offered by the university.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently pay close attention to detail.
• Proven competence for observing and identifying plant stressors.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, e-mail, and web browsers to communicate on a daily basis with coworkers.
• Must be flexible, service minded and respectful.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team as well as independently.
• Exhibit good organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Able to safely and effectively work with shop hand tools, portable drills and power saws.
• Physically able to regularly climb and work from a ladder; bend/kneel, climb under benches and equipment; efficiently shovel dense materials; lift over 50 pounds; and ability to work in all temperature conditions including extreme cold and warm.
• Willingness to maintain a schedule of regular weekend and holiday hours with a maximum of 8 weekend days off per year.
• High school diploma or equivalent and one to two years of greenhouse growing experience with demonstrated horticultural plant care skills.
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to respond for emergency duty.
• Must have and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license and be approved to drive on university business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Greenhouse IPM and Scouting experience or training.
• Successful completion of formal coursework in greenhouse plant care.
• Associate’s degree in greenhouse management.
• Experience in the care of a wide range of tropical, agricultural, woody, and perennial plants.
• Research greenhouse plant care experience.

Your Total Rewards

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), educational benefits, and superior retirement contributions.

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University Job Title:

Greenhouse Grower S05

Job Family:

United Auto Workers

Level:

S05

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

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Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Denise Smith

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2023-08-09