Horticultural Assistant (Nutrient Eco-Management Lab)

Classification Title:

OPS-Spons Prjs Non-Clerical

Job Description:

HORTICUTURAL ASSISTANT IN THE NUTRIENT ECO-MANAGEMENT LAB

OPS positions, available January 22 through August 31, 2025

Job Description

• Work closely with and timely report to the faculty advisor.
• Growing plants in the high tunnel, greenhouses on campus, or field in Hastings or other locations
• Collecting and organizing soil and plant tissue samples from field or tunnel trials for chemical analysis
• Harvesting blackberries, green beans, and potatoes
• Other assignments

Expected Salary:

Starts at $13, an hour, commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and humid outdoor/greenhouse environments
• Valid Florida driver’s license is required. The candidate may travel to other locations, which requires driving a vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand, follow, and carry out repetitive operations with minimal supervision
• Experience with plants and soils, greenhouse or nursery experience is ideal
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including few hours during weekends and potential emergency situations
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and execute work assignments

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants with additional questions should contact Dr. Liu at guodong@ufl.edu (352-273-4814)

This is a time limited, grant-funded position

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

Health Assessment Required: No