Greenhouse Lab Assistant

Company: Iowa Western Community College
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

The Greenhouse Assistant will manage the day to day operations of the greenhouse as it pertains to growing and education:

• Manage maintenance and schedule learning activities around greenhouse in coordination with community partners.
• Work with campus program partners for projects associated with courses.
• Work with Continuing Education and partners to develop non-credit classes centered around growing.
• Work with departments to manage all aspects of seeding, preparation, sticking, pruning, fertilizing, watering, lighting, picking and temperature control.
• Monitors greenhouse for problems related to the above including use of greenhouse equipment, space allocation and facilities.Required QualificationExperience in greenhouse, farming or gardening.Hiring process includes ability to pass a background check.Preferred QualificationPhysical DemandsRequires prolonged standing or sitting. Requires frequent bending, stooping or stretching. May require heavy lifting depending on assignment and lab. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.Salary : $17Benefits SummaryIowa Western offers free access to our brand new Wellness Center and fitness classes to all part-time employees and their spouses. We also offer access to the voluntary RIC 457 retirement plan and (for those who qualify) IPERS or TIAA retirement with employer contribution of up to 9.44%. Click here for more information on benefits and perks.

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