Department: 111501 - Horticultural Science

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Department of Horticultural Science is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to support the day-to-day operations of the Horticulture Field Lab (HFL), a large-scale outdoor and greenhouse research complex serving faculty, students, researchers, and industry partners across multiple departments. The HFL supports a wide range of field and greenhouse research, teaching, extension, and industry testing activities and is home to the JC Raulston Arboretum.

The position provides operational and research support for the HFL and assists with operations at the Fox and HFL Greenhouses. The position works closely with the HFL/Fox Greenhouse Coordinator and HFL Research Operations Coordinator to maintain safe, efficient, and functional research and teaching environments. Responsibilities include coordinating facility maintenance and repairs, managing work requests and equipment resources, supporting irrigation and water systems, maintaining operational and inventory records, assisting with field and greenhouse activities, and coordinating resources to meet the needs of approximately 22-25 active research projects and Principal Investigators.

The position serves as a key operational resource for faculty, staff, students, and other facility users and assists with the planning and allocation of facility space, equipment, and other resources. Additional responsibilities include supporting safety and compliance activities, guiding temporary personnel in facility operations, assisting with teaching and extension events, and monitoring facility operations during weekends or other periods when designated coordinators are unavailable. The successful candidate will be expected to independently prioritize competing requests, troubleshoot operational challenges, coordinate resources, and effectively communicate with a varied group of facility users and stakeholders.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Supervise HFL interns and bi-weekly employees.
• Operate skid-steer loader, Dingo, Ditch-witch, tractor, row mulcher.
• Teach students how to use machinery and conduct various landscape contracting activities.
• Install research project plots, apply herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other necessary maintenance chemicals.
• Repair buildings, greenhouses, polyhouses, irrigation lines, and nursery pads.
• Repair electrical problems, apply poly to houses.
• Manufacture and deliver mulch as part of campus closed loop initiative (2500 yards).
• Assist JCRA with various education projects and construction activities.
• Host field days.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications:
Directly related farm or greenhouse experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Plumbing, small equipment use, and mechanical aptitude are not required, but helpful skills for this position.

Required license or certification:

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid NCDL within 60 days of hire.
• Pesticide license

Position Number: 00050246

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department: 111501 - Horticultural Science

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Department of Horticultural Science is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to support the day-to-day operations of the Horticulture Field Lab (HFL), a large-scale outdoor and greenhouse research complex serving faculty, students, researchers, and industry partners across multiple departments. The HFL supports a wide range of field and greenhouse research, teaching, extension, and industry testing activities and is home to the JC Raulston Arboretum.

The position provides operational and research support for the HFL and assists with operations at the Fox and HFL Greenhouses. The position works closely with the HFL/Fox Greenhouse Coordinator and HFL Research Operations Coordinator to maintain safe, efficient, and functional research and teaching environments. Responsibilities include coordinating facility maintenance and repairs, managing work requests and equipment resources, supporting irrigation and water systems, maintaining operational and inventory records, assisting with field and greenhouse activities, and coordinating resources to meet the needs of approximately 22-25 active research projects and Principal Investigators.

The position serves as a key operational resource for faculty, staff, students, and other facility users and assists with the planning and allocation of facility space, equipment, and other resources. Additional responsibilities include supporting safety and compliance activities, guiding temporary personnel in facility operations, assisting with teaching and extension events, and monitoring facility operations during weekends or other periods when designated coordinators are unavailable. The successful candidate will be expected to independently prioritize competing requests, troubleshoot operational challenges, coordinate resources, and effectively communicate with a varied group of facility users and stakeholders.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Supervise HFL interns and bi-weekly employees.
• Operate skid-steer loader, Dingo, Ditch-witch, tractor, row mulcher.
• Teach students how to use machinery and conduct various landscape contracting activities.
• Install research project plots, apply herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other necessary maintenance chemicals.
• Repair buildings, greenhouses, polyhouses, irrigation lines, and nursery pads.
• Repair electrical problems, apply poly to houses.
• Manufacture and deliver mulch as part of campus closed loop initiative (2500 yards).
• Assist JCRA with various education projects and construction activities.
• Host field days.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications:
Directly related farm or greenhouse experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Plumbing, small equipment use, and mechanical aptitude are not required, but helpful skills for this position.

Required license or certification:

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid NCDL within 60 days of hire.
• Pesticide license

Position Number: 00050246

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.