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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Posting Number
S00532P
Position Title
Horticulture Clerical
Position Type
Hourly
Department
Arts and Sciences
Essential Function
Essential Function:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Horticultural Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants and a strong understanding of horticulture practices. This role involves working in various environments, including greenhouses and outdoor landscapes, to ensure the health and growth of plants. The Horticultural Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining our gardens, landscapes, and agricultural projects.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Significant experience in greenhouse operations and/or maintenance; Organic food production a plus.
Daily watering (fertilization)
Responsibilities
1.
2. Learn, understand, and demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used in daily work.
3. Other duties as assigned.
Posting Date
11/03/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Rate of pay is $17.00 per hour, maximum of 28 hours per week.
2. Official transcripts required (if applicable)
3. Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings
4. Triton College is an AA/EOE
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobopenings.triton.edu/postings/2256
Posting Summary
Posting Number
S00532P
Position Title
Horticulture Clerical
Position Type
Hourly
Department
Arts and Sciences
Essential Function
Essential Function:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Horticultural Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants and a strong understanding of horticulture practices. This role involves working in various environments, including greenhouses and outdoor landscapes, to ensure the health and growth of plants. The Horticultural Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining our gardens, landscapes, and agricultural projects.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Significant experience in greenhouse operations and/or maintenance; Organic food production a plus.
Daily watering (fertilization)
- Restocking/maintaining plant collections
- Creating/maintaining plant displays
- Troubleshooting/miscellaneous tasks
- Planting
- Plant Maintenance - trimming, weeding, scouting for bugs, etc.
- Able to comfortably work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
- Prepare and assist with classroom lab setup as directed by faculty and staff.
- Perform cultural care practices for crops, including planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and monitoring for pests and diseases to ensure healthy plant growth.
- Support community outreach, events, volunteer recruitment, and tours
- Assist with harvesting of produce from the sustainable urban agriculture farm and greenhouse
- Support Horticulture Club activities and departmental community service activities to foster student engagement and community outreach.
- Provide support to the Greenhouse Manager and Program Chair as needed contributing to the successful operations of the horticulture program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
1.
- Background in the green industry
- Experience in large-scale watering
- Good plant skills
- Willingness to interact with students, faculty, staff, and members of the public
- Physical fitness
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one-year work experience in a greenhouse environment or working with plants is preferred
- General knowledge of plants is preferred
- Education in horticulture is preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft programs, e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Access is preferred
- Familiarity with greenhouse operations from a growing perspective
2. Learn, understand, and demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used in daily work.
3. Other duties as assigned.
Posting Date
11/03/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Rate of pay is $17.00 per hour, maximum of 28 hours per week.
2. Official transcripts required (if applicable)
3. Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings
4. Triton College is an AA/EOE
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobopenings.triton.edu/postings/2256
Salary : $17