Academic Year Greenhouse Technician I - Biology

St. Olaf College is hiring a Greenhouse Technician I for the Biology department in Northfield, MN. This student employee position involves maintaining plant health in the greenhouse, including watering, pest control, and cleaning. Flexible hours are available to accommodate various schedules. Candidates should have a strong interest in plants, be dependable, and have some gardening or greenhouse experience.
Job Description

Job Title: Greenhouse Worker

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Biology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11120

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies

Pay Rate (Check One) x Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Student workers in the greenhouse perform duties to keep the plants healthy and the greenhouse thriving. The hours are flexible and can fit with most any schedule.

Transferable Skills:

Problem Solving Creating Essential Work Skills

Organization/Planning Technical

Duties and Responsibilities:

Water plants as necessary Check for pests and spray or wipe leaves with alcohol

Sweep & clean floors and bench tops Fertilize plants as instructed by greenhouse manager

Make new soil, clean pots Repot as instructed

Trim dead leaves from plants Weed greenroof and fertilize as necessary

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

A strong interest in working with plants Dependable and punctual

Past gardening and/or greenhouse experience Able to work with limited supervision

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.