"CALS- Greenhouse Grower S05- Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES)"

SO5 Greenhouse Grower

The Opportunity

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

About the College

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) 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: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

The Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES) is dedicated to sustainable "science for life," in its two core separate but related functions -- the operation of world-class research facilities throughout the state and the generation and application of research-based knowledge through the administration of federal formula grants. The CUAES greenhouse operations on and around the Cornell Campus are, with 155,000 sq ft, the largest non-commercial greenhouse facility in the state. The 164 compartments are primarily used as teaching and research facilities, housing 200 to 300 research projects at any given time. Plant services for all of these projects are provided by the dedicated greenhouse staff, which is responsible for the set-up, daily care and maintenance.This S05 Greenhouse Grower position will assist the Greenhouse Supervisor with the daily operations of the CALS Greenhouses by: Providing excellent care for high value plants, closely following direction provided, including watering and fertilizing of plants. Maintain greenhouses and work areas in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. Pay close attention to detail and adhere to high standards of reliability and timeliness.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a 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.

• Monitor the greenhouse equipment and environment and promptly report problems.
• Assist with the set-up, operation, maintenance and repair of greenhouse equipment.
• Wash and sanitize pots, trays, tools, greenhouses and work areas.
• As instructed, scout for pests and diseases.
• Perform advanced plant care such as propagation, staking and pruning, as directed.
• Adhere to sustainability guidelines and Best Management Practices for Cornell Greenhouses.
• Maintain close communication with the greenhouse supervisor.
• Following all applicable safety regulations, trainings, rules and procedures.
• Be able to work within all greenhouse facilities as needed.

This position is full-time (39 hours/week) and will be located in Ithaca, New York. There is a requirement to work regular weekends, holidays, and the occasional extended hours.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Need

• High school diploma or equivalent and one to two years of greenhouse growing experience with demonstrateed horticultural plant care skills.
• Proven track record of maintaining a high level of accuracy in all tasks
• Proven competence for observing and identifying plant stressors.
• Physically able to regularly climb and work from a ladder; bend/kneel, climb under benches and equipment; efficiently shovel dense materials
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to work work in all temperature conditions including extreme cold and warm.
• Able to safely and effectively work with shop hand tools, portable drills and power saws.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team as well as independently.
• Able to adjust to changing priorities, maintain a cooperative attitude, and treat others with professionalism and consideration.
• Exhibit good organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid New York State driver's license and be approved to drive on university business.
• Have have and maintain reliable transportation.
• Must complete and maintain Federal Worker Protection Standard Training offered by the university.
• Must complete all safety trainings as specified by their supervisor and Cornell EH&S.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, e-mail, and web browsers to communicate on a daily basis with coworkers.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't.

• Associate's degree in greenhouse management.
• Successful completion of formal coursework in greenhouse plant care.
• Research greenhouse plant care experience.
• Experience in the care of a wide range of tropical, agricultural, woody, and perennial plants.
• Greenhouse IPM and Scouting experience or training.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

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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: Onsite

Company: Contract College