Federal Work Study - Greenhouse Maintenance (Wilmot Botanical Gardens)

Classification Title:

FWS Student Assistant - NON CLER & ADMIN

Job Description:

A work study position in the Wilmot Gardens greenhouse is focused on greenhouse maintenance of the production area. Maintenance tasks will include keeping the greenhouse clean and organized. Plant care will include watering, fertilizing, and other duties as needed. Horticultural experience is helpful but not required.

Job Duties will include:

• Keeping the greenhouse floor clean
• Keeping greenhouse bench areas clean
• Keeping the storage area organized and clean
• Helping to track inventory
• Cleaning glass and knee walls as needed
• Washing pots and other greenhouse containers
• Helping to maintain exterior planting beds adjacent to the greenhouse as needed
• Watering and other plant care as needed (instruction will be provided)
• Occasional maintenance of greenhouse environmental controls (instruction will be provided)
• Performing other tasks related to maintaining the greenhouse as needed

Expected Salary:

$13 - $15/hr

Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. A Federal Work Award Letter for the Fall 2024 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be:

• Responsible
• Flexible
• Self-starting
• Team-oriented
• Friendly
• Comfortable interacting with visitors

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered you must upload:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Federal Work Study Award Documentation for Fall 2024
• Availability/Class Schedule

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No