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Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

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Job description

S05 Greenhouse Grower/Greenhouse Assistant

Culture of Inclusion and Community Standards

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

Cornell Botanic Gardens is a living plant museum comprising over 3,800 acres of University land in three major areas: the Botanical Gardens, Arboretum, and Natural Areas. An administrative unit of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell Botanic Gardens manages and protects these areas to support teaching and research at Cornell University; to preserve habitats and rare/endangered plants; and for public use for learning and recreation.

Rewards And Benefits

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The S05 Greenhouse Grower will work under general direction provided by the Greenhouse Supervisor and Director of Horticulture. This role will assist the Greenhouse Supervisor with the daily operations of the Plant Production Facility, which supports horticulture, natural areas, and education programs at Cornell Botanic Gardens. Assist in the care of seasonal plant material to include, but not limited to watering, fertilizing, plant propagation, transplanting, pinching, and pruning with attention to detail. Maintain greenhouse work areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. Monitor greenhouse equipment and environmental conditions and report problems promptly. Monitor plant health on a regular basis to determine and address nutritional, disease, or insect problems. Report plant health concerns to the IPM Team. Ensure that all protocols and procedures to safety requirements are met and Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses are adhered to. Assist with the care of garden areas throughout Cornell Botanic Gardens with direction provided by horticultural staff and Greenhouse Supervisor. Duties may include, but are not limited to, planting, amending soil, pruning plants, clearing brush, weeding, mulching, string trimming, raking leaves and edging. Check both plant identification and interpretive labels and notify Plant Records Manager of any missing tags. Document status changes recording plant movements into and out of the specified collections, as well as reason(s) for plant loss and failure. Operate fleet vehicles and small-scale power equipment. Other gardening related duties as needed, including supporting IPM program and Arboriculture. Help lead and guide groups of volunteers and students as needed for day-to-day operations and projects. This position is full-time (39 hours).

Required Qualifications

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion , and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of directly related work experience in a greenhouse and/or nursery, landscaping business or public garden required.
• Demonstrated horticultural skills including propagation, potting on, planting, watering, pest ID and mitigation strategies, nomenclature, and basic care requirements for a variety of herbaceous and woody plants.
• Ability and willingness to use both written and electronic resources (e.g., websites, apps, or online databases) used to assist with plant identification, distribution cultivation, and use.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to operate light-duty power equipment such as UTV's, string trimmers, mini trucks, roto-tillers, leaf blowers, and tractors.
• Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community.
• Motivated to learn and takes initiative to be proactive.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing independent judgment and problem solving to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Requires physical fitness and must be able to lift heavy objects and move more than 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, precipitation, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment that utilizes pesticides as a pest management tool.
• Ability and willingness to report to work outside of the regularly scheduled shift to address time-sensitive operational needs, or to assist with departmental emergencies, or to deal with issues of public safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in greenhouse management or horticulture.
• Successful completion of formal coursework in greenhouse management and operations, integrated pest management, agronomy, arboriculture, ornamental plant pests and equipment operation helpful.
• Experience in the care of a wide range of tropical, perennial, and woody plants.
• Knowledge of plant nomenclature and care requirements for a wide range of herbaceous and woody plants.

Application Procedure:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

Greenhouse Grower S05

Job Family:

United Auto Workers

Level:

S05

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-02-27

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