Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Using a familiarity with best horticultural practices, helps the horticulture team to produce plants for critical experiments while conforming to experimental guidelines set out in communication with researchers. This includes tasks such as watering, fertilizing, assisting in pest management, pruning, transplanting, and planting plants independently, including on regular weekend shifts.
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• Effectively communicates and learns from with teammates, Supervisor, growers, post-docs, grad students, and PIs regarding experimental design and for success in plant production for achieving experimental goals.
• Assists with general maintenance of the facility and equipment. This includes cleaning and basic maintenance protocols such as changing lightbulbs and washing dishes.
• Assist the team with pest management duties, such as scouting for pests, applying beneficial insects, cleaning equipment, and pruning plants as instructed by the Supervisor and Horticulturist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Able to work 20 hours a week, including five on each weekend day and some holiday work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Greenhouse (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Accountability, Decision Making, Following Instructions, Group Problem Solving, Growth Chambers, Horticulture, Implementing Decisions, Lifting Equipment, Pest Management, Sound Judgment, Temperature Monitoring, Working Independently

Grade

G04-H

Salary Range

$16.40 - $22.12 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.