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PGF Greenhouse Professional

2 months ago

Athens GA United States The University of Georgia Full time
Posting Number: S12269P

Working Title: PGF Greenhouse Professional

Department: CAES-Greenhouses

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

College/Unit/Department website:

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: To be determined by Superintendent

Advertised Salary: $45,000

Posting Date: 06/20/2024

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2024

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().

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Classification Title: Research Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Position Summary: The incumbent oversees all daily operations for any assigned Plant Growth Facilities (PGF) subset located within the University of Georgia Athens Campus and executes regular maintenance and upkeep tasks to ensure research integrity, user safety, and support teaching efforts. The employee will be part of a team of individuals with similar assignments and is encouraged to contribute in a collaborative manner with fellow PGF personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
  • Knowledge of plant growth and pest management practices in controlled environment agriculture.
  • Sufficient technical skills to successfully maintain and operate greenhouse equipment, environmental controls, and growth chambers.
  • Cooperative and helpful to ongoing research and greenhouse users, as well as able to supervise and motivate employees.
  • Available on-site during normal working hours and may perform occasional weekend work and assist in emergencies to ensure optimum plant growth.
  • Supervise, direct, and train part-time labor and hourly student workers. The incumbent reports to the Plant Growth Facilities Superintendent.

Physical Demands:
  • Active, physical position.
  • Some lifting of fertilizer bags, soil mix containers, and other greenhouse supplies.
  • Shoveling quantities of soil into mixers and moving the soil after mixing and sterilization, operating equipment, and moving pots and plants, all in a warm, humid greenhouse environment.
  • Pesticide application necessitates wearing the appropriate protective gear and carrying spray equipment through the greenhouses.
  • Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities: Facilities and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Monitor and maintain the structure, components, function, and cleanliness of all assigned headhouses, greenhouses, and growth chambers to promote the safety of faculty, students, staff, and visitors, and to preserve and protect all research projects and the integrity of the data.
  • Maintain outdoor spaces within the PGF facility in a clean and orderly fashion by addressing pest and pathogen threats and keeping areas free and clear of waste or unused and obsolete equipment and consumables.
  • Maintain greenhouses, growth chambers, vehicles, and other equipment in a safe and working condition.
  • Tasks may involve occasional weekend work, assisting with holiday watering rotations, and responding to emergencies. Seasonal hourly laborers and student workers may require assistance and training for weekend and holiday watering under the incumbent's direction.

Percentage of time: 50

Duties/Responsibilities: Ongoing Research Support:
  • Conduct daily monitoring and scouting for pests and diseases and apply pesticides as needed, including restricted-use pesticides.
  • Assist in biological pest control program and work towards the vision of sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  • Maintain pesticide application log, biological control log, MSD sheets, and other relevant information on the PGF shared drive.
  • Monitor greenhouse and growth chambers to ensure that environmental controls are working and that proper growing conditions are achievable; report aberrant findings to the PGF Superintendent.
  • Assist in project-specific cleaning, fertilization, pest management, harvest, disposal, and other tasks in coordination with the PGF Superintendent.

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Research Coordination and Consulting:
  • Implement additional tasks, ideas, and priorities aimed at enhancing the user experience for faculty and students.
  • Interact with faculty, students and staff in a friendly and helpful manner, answering questions regarding PGF policies and the utilization of available resources.
  • Provide training to PGF users on safety guidelines and offer limited technical support for research project design and implementation assistance.
  • Promptly inform the PGF superintendent of the any additional space requests from labs.

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Shared Resource Coordination:
  • Inventory and monitor the use of shared resources including soil, fertilizer, pesticides, PPE, pots, tools and related materials.
  • Maintain regular communication and coordination with other CAES-PGF Professionals and inform the PGF Superintendent regarding material and inventory acquisition, storage inquiries, and disposal of inventory items. . click apply for full job details