Greenhouse Technicians

North Carolina State University is hiring Temporary Greenhouse/Lab Technicians in Raleigh, NC, offering $18/hr. Responsibilities include watering plants, lab cleanup, plant care, and pest control. The role requires 20-30 hours per week, mainly on weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license is necessary. The position is temporary with no specific appointment length mentioned, and it provides health insurance and various employee benefits.
Temporary Greenhouse/Lab Technician North Carolina State University $18/hr United States, North Carolina, Raleigh Feb 25, 2026 Position Information Posting Number PG195815TM

Position Number 11ASO3664
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties This job is to assist MPRU staff-members with specific tasks: 1) Watering greenhouse/screenhouse MPRU plants mainly on the weekend, 2) Cleanup of lab material (washing tissue culture magenta boxes, autoclaving and trash disposal), 3) Taking care of greenhouse plants (potting, repotting, pruning, cleaning and maintenance) and 4) Pest and weed control of assigned greenhouses. It is expected this person will be trained for all these activities for all crops currently grown at the MPRU (sweetpotato, berries and muscadine grapes). Is Time Limited No
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Department Information Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department DEPP
System Information Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Greenhouse/Lab Technician
Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule 20-30/hrs per week between Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Weekends and holidays 8am-12pm
Other Work/Responsibilities n/a Minimum Experience/Education Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties Department Required Skills n/a Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education n/a Required License or Certification Valid driver's license Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $18/hr
Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 02/25/2026
Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/227790
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