Supervisor II - Greenhouse
St. Olaf CollegeAbout the role
Job Title: Greenhouse Worker - Student Supervisor
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Biology
Unit Number (5 digits): 11120
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies
Pay Rate (Check One) x Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The student supervisor of the greenhouse manages the schedule for the student workers in the greenhouse and supervises them in performing their duties to keep the plants healthy and the greenhouse thriving. The hours are flexible and can fit with most any schedule.
Transferable Skills:
Problem Solving Creating Essential Work Skills
Organization/Planning Technical
Duties and Responsibilities:
Water plants as necessary Check for pests and spray or wipe leaves with alcohol
Sweep & clean floors and bench tops Fertilize plants as instructed by greenhouse manager
Make new soil, clean pots Repot as instructed
Trim dead leaves from plants Weed greenroof and fertilize as necessary
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
A strong interest in working with plants Dependable and punctual
Past gardening and/or greenhouse experience Able to work with limited supervision
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
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