General Function
Plans, coordinates and supports laboratory activities for the instructional program in various settings which include classrooms, greenhouses and outdoors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors students as necessary to support instruction.
- Prepares facilities for classes ensuring that work areas are neat, clean, and safe.
- Ensures that equipment, materials and supplies are ready for classes.
- Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment which may include basic maintenance, cleaning and storing equipment when not in use. Notifies supervisors of needed repairs.
- Monitors supplies and material inventories; initiates ordering process as necessary.
- Maintains greenhouses and the hoop-house utilizing good cultural practices assuring optimum plant growth including watering, fertilization, and pest management.
- Implements assigned activities based on the CPCC Greenhouse Operations Plan in a timely manner. Includes regular greenhouse sanitation, maintenance and environmental monitoring.
- Assists plant production classes and instructor with plant sale activities.
- Assists in the regular maintenance of the CPCC Horticulture complex grounds.
- Regularly monitors and mows putting greens as assigned.
- Assures fuel driven equipment is fueled and ready for use. Coordinates repairs with instructors for timely resolution.
- Assists in maintaining the CPCC Grounds Inventory and proper plant labeling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Horticulture and Turfgrass Management or related and/or two years of experience in the field/discipline or must be enrolled in the Horticulture or Turfgrass Management Program
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
- Knowledge of Greenhouses, Nursery, and Fine Turf, including plant materials, pesticides, and related supplies.
- Knowledge of laboratory protocol, operations and procedures for greenhouse and nursery crops.
- Knowledge and skills in maintaining grasses (including putting greens), plants (shrubs and small trees) including operation of mowers and other related equipment.
- Possess a valid driver license, and be dependable.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, and work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.