PGF Greenhouse Student Worker at university of georgia

university of georgiaBrooklyn, NY

PGF Greenhouse Student Worker

university of georgiaBrooklyn, NY

17 days ago

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers

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PGF Greenhouse Student Worker

Posting Number: G/R32962P

Department: CAES‑Greenhouses

Employment Type: Student Assistant (Non‑Exempt, FLSA) Classification: Student Assistant (FLSA Non‑Exempt)

Job Code: UGA Job Code

FTE: 0.4875

Anticipated Start Date: 05/10/2026

Posting Date: 04/29/2026

Closing: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities: Maintenance of ongoing research, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, cleaning plants, planting, weeding potted plants, and moving plant collections. Routine greenhouse cleaning: cleaning greenhouse cooling tanks and systems, sweeping, blowing off, and washing floors, walls, benches, walkways, and storage areas. Routine grounds maintenance: weed control around greenhouses, buildings, gravel drives, parking areas, nursery pads, flower beds, and removal of leaves and plant debris from outdoor growing areas. Set‑up or preparation for events and programs, such as stage set‑up for CAES graduate recognition ceremonies and departmental events in greenhouse facilities. Maintenance of headhouse and greenhouse storage facilities, assisting with cleaning and organization of labs and storage, straightening classrooms between classes or events, and other cleaning and maintenance projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Enthusiastic and interested in plants.

Prior greenhouse or growth chamber training preferred. Works well independently; trustworthy; listens to direction. Good communication skills; asks questions when instructions are unclear. Lifts up to 25 pounds. Driving required. Undergoes a background investigation and credit check (including criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a drug test). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Contact Information For questions concerning this position, please contact T.C. Jayalath, Ph.D. (email: tcjay@uga.edu). Applicant Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information

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Level

Junior

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

17 days ago

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