Greenhouse and Grounds Field Assistant

Cornell AgriTech, a research farm in Geneva, is seeking a Field Assistant to work in the facility’s greenhouses and maintain the grounds.

Must haves:

· Formal training beyond a high school diploma of one-year college coursework

· Minimum 6 months experience in greenhouse operations and maintenance of plants in controlled environment

· Ability to concentrate during repetitive tasks to ensure accuracy

· Ability to work outside at any time of year in Western, NY under Cornell health and safety guidelines

· Experience with operation of basic equipment and machinery including small tractors, mowers, weed eaters, sprayers, edgers, spreaders, and power tools including chain saws

· Familiarity with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and web browsers

· Willingness and ability to become a NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator, and must obtain and maintain full Pesticide Applicator Certification within first six months of employment

· A valid driver license and ability to successfully pass a driver background check

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and undertake repetitive physical activities

Must be able to:

· Assist with the daily operations of the greenhouses at Cornell AgriTech including watering,
fertilizing, planting, along with monitoring facility mechanical and
environmental control equipment

· Provide plant care for research projects, including application of pesticides as part of an integrated pest management program, and proper filing of required documentation

· Mow lawns, prune and perform other grounds work as needed

· Operate and maintain greenhouse tractors, mowers, sprayers, edgers, spreaders, and power tools

· Perform necessary maintenance on tractors, mowers, sprayers, edgers, spreaders, and power tools

· Be available for required occasional weekend and holiday watering of the greenhouses and off-hours call back for snow removal from roads, sidewalks, and parking areas on campus

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.01 - $20.83 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• The range for the starting hourly rate of pay for this job is $19.01 to $20.83 depending on experience. If an offer is made, it will be at within this range. Are your expectations in alignment with this salary?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• computer (including Word, Excel, e-mail, and web browser): 1 year (Preferred)
• small engine maintenance and repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• greenhouse operations: 1 year (Required)
• grounds maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• light equipment (small tractors, lawnmowers etc) operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS pesticide applicators certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person