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 facilities

• 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 ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations

The Greenhouse Assistant will work in a greenhouse environment with controlled temperature, ventilation, humidity, light, and water conditions. The work environment is typically quiet, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Yavapai College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, employees receive a discount on bookstore purchases and access to local community discounts.

As a student employee, you will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Office of the Registrar's confidentiality requirements.