Greenhouse Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Greenhouse Assistant to join our team at Yavapai College. As a Greenhouse Assistant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the health and well-being of our greenhouse plants, ensuring optimal growing conditions, and providing exceptional customer service to students and the public.

• Prepare soil, plant bulbs, seeds, and cuttings, graft and bud plants, and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Troubleshoot problems with the facility and communicate findings
• Spray shrubs, flowers, and plants to prevent disease and pests
• Set up and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants
• Transplant trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants and prepare them for sale
• Provide information to students and the public during student work time and tours
• Use computers to communicate and find needed supplies
• May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to mow, rake, and maintain facility

• High school diploma or equivalent required; working towards an Agriculture Degree or Certificate preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina to lift and move up to 25 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic analytical skills and attention to detail

The Greenhouse Assistant will work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks and responsibilities. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the department and the college. The Greenhouse Assistant will be required to work outdoors in a greenhouse environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, and weather conditions.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain marketable work experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of students and staff

To apply for this position, please submit your application through our online portal. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.