Duties and Responsibilities:
Plant, grow, maintain, and harvest fruit, vegetable, and tropical plants in greenhouse as directed by Program Chair
Maintain and troubleshoot multiple hydroponics and aquaponics systems
Keep records as required
Complete organizational projects within greenhouse
Perform custodial tasks such as sweeping and sanitizing equipment
Support the Agriculture program by assisting with preparation for special events such as tours and plant adoption days
General Qualifications:
General plant and gardening knowledge and experience
Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds
Able to work in a warm, humid environment and stand for a few hours at a time
Curious about the plant world and anxious to learn more
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year experience in a greenhouse environment
Experience with hydroponics, aquaponics and/or aquariums
Servsafe Training
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
Health & Wellness
Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Financial & Retirement Benefits
All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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