Cals- Greenhouse Grower S05- Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (cuaes)

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES)

Ithaca, New York, US
Fully remote
Greenhouse growing experience
Horticultural plant care skills
Observing and identifying plant stressors
This 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

Job Summary

  • This 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.
  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability, with comprehensive benefits programs including health care, retirement contributions, and wellness programs.
  • Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

This 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Greenhouse growing experience
  • Horticultural plant care skills
  • Observing and identifying plant stressors
  • Work in all temperature conditions
  • Work with shop hand tools
  • Reliable transportation
  • Federal Worker Protection Standard Training

Nice-to-have

  • Cultivate inclusive working relationships
  • Experience with diverse backgrounds
  • Model inclusive values
  • Cooperative and collaborative attitude
  • Professionalism and consideration

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One to two years of greenhouse growing experience
  • Ability to lift over 50 pounds
  • Valid New York State driver’s license
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, e-mail, and web browsers

Work Rights

Not specified

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