Greenhouse Weekend Watering Position in Horticulture Department at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Posted in Other 11 days ago.





Job Description:

Job Title:

Greenhouse Weekend Watering Position in Horticulture Department


Requisition Number:

DU12090


Department Name:

81110:Horticulture


Work Location:

Lexington, KY


Salary Range:

$12.00 per hour


Type of Position:

Temporary


Position Time Status :

Part-Time


Required Education:

None


Required Related Experience:

None


Required License/Registration/Certification:

Driver's License


Physical Requirements:

Standing and holding garden hoses for long periods of time.
Must be able to drive between locations in own vehicle.
Must be able to communicate by text and phone.


Shift:

Saturday & Sunday, 4 hours per day


Job Summary:

This is a Greenhouse Weekend Watering position in the Department of Horticulture for two locations: Campus Teaching Greenhouses (near Agricultural Science North) and Horticulture Research Farm, also known as South Farm (near Nicholasville Road and Man O'War). The Weekend Waterer is responsible for watering plants and seedlings at the two greenhouse locations every Saturday and Sunday.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Experience watering plants in a greenhouse, nursery, or landscape setting is desirable; ability to follow directions and accomplish tasks while working independently; ability to communicate by text and phone.


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No


Deadline to Apply:

05/22/2024


University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


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