Seasonal Greenhouse Technician

Job Overview

The Seasonal Greenhouse Technician assists with transplanting, water control, pest control, to support the production of plants for the gardens, retail shop, and display greenhouses. The Technician will take a supporting role in growing and maintaining our collections in the Display greenhouses.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Watering, propagating, weeding, planting, deadheading in greenhouse

· Planting, watering, weeding and other garden tasks in display areas

· Monitor for pests

· Operate necessary equipment including utility vehicles.

· Utilize garden tools and perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.

· Regularly lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift to 50 pounds.

· Rapidly perform required tasks with accuracy.

· Work independently while being productive and making efficient use of time.

· Always work with gardening safety and best practices in mind.

· Willingness to interact with the public in an informal way answering general questions.

· All other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Prolonged periods of continuous standing, sitting, or walking along with occasional stooping, bending, reaching, crouching

· Sufficiently physically fit to perform required tasks in extreme temperatures

· Must be able to move around garden in all weather conditions

· Ability to understand and follow directions

· Positive attitude to foster a productive and welcoming environment for staff and guests

· Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally

· Must be goal-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to potential unanticipated opportunities

· Ability to prioritize work amongst competing set of tasks

· Ability to related to, work with, and manage people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities

Qualifications

· Horticultural knowledge and hands-on experience with plants is preferred

· Formal/informal plant care experience preferred

· Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License

· Must pass a background check

· Must pass drug test

No Phone Calls Please

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person