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Company Name : University of Hawaii
Location : Honolulu, HI
Position : Greenhouse Assistant
Job Description : Description
Duties and Responsibilities
*Maintains greenhouse plantings including watering, fertilizing, pest and weed control, repotting, accurate labeling, mixing planting media, maintenance of good light levels for various plants, and maintains greenhouse inventory.*Assists collections managers with maintaining and updating data on plant collections at Lyon Arboretum, records accession numbers, source, status, planting location, verification, endangerment, etc. using computer-based programs.*Performs plant propagation of tropical plants using a variety of methods such as use of seeds, cuttings, air layering, grafting, rhizome or corm division, etc.*Assists in carrying out integrated pest management strategies on greenhouse collections, including chemical pesticide application, mechanical removal, and methods used to encourage beneficial organisms.*Informs staff about accession data and propagation procedures.*Provides horticultural and botanical information and plant identification to University students and faculty, businesses, government, and the public.Gives advice to the public on choice and care of plants.*Assists Horticultural Manager with planning, preparation, and implementation of plant sale events.*Participates in Arboretum events such as open houses, dedications, memorial services, and plant sales, which include periodic weekend activities and events.Other duties as assignedDenotes Essential Functions
Judgment Exercised
Results of analysis, recommendations, or implementation efforts assists in providing the basis for decisions made by higher level personnel.
Originality
Applies or adapts standard policies, principles, regulations, and currently accepted methods and practices of the specialty area.
Controls Over Position
The incumbent works with moderate supervision and performs most assignments with instructions as to the results expected.
Supervision Exercised
Provides instructions on well-established procedures and tasks and monitors work activities of clerical personnel and/or student assistants.Reviews the work product from specific task assignments of clerical personnel and/or student assistants.
Education and Professional Work Experience
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in horticulture, botany, natural resource management or related field and 2 year(s) of progressively
responsible professional experience with responsibilities for horticulture or greenhouse management; or equivalent education/training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in horticulture and greenhouse management demonstrated by knowledge,
understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with pesticides
and hazardous materials.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of
plant propagation, plant nursery or greenhouse work.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of
situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members
and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
Equivalencies
Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and
abilities as indicated.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
Experience must include training or work experience with greenhouse or nursery work, plant propagation, pest control and use of appropriate
tools, such as clippers, grafting knives, misting devices and irrigation equipment.
Must be able to lift and carry weights of 50 lbs.Must be able to use computers for word processing and database managementMust be able to work in uneven terrain in inclement conditions.Valid driver’s license.Functional knowledge and understanding of plant identification, taxonomy, and systematics.
Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of tropical plants and taxonomy, including native Hawaiian plantsExperience working in botanical garden or commercial plant nurseries.Knowledge and experience using database software for collections management.Experience in marketing and retail of plants and gardening products.Knowledge of conservation issues in Hawaii.
To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume; (2) cover letter to the Selection Committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met and (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) copies of educational transcripts with confidential information (i.e., social security number, birth date, etc.) redacted. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Application review will begin around 04/11/22.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.
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