Greenhouse Operations Specialist
- University of New Hampshire
- Location: Durham, New Hampshire
- Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 06/29/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Operating Title
Greenhouse Operations SpecialistCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH COLSA Dean's Office - Life Science & AgricultureSummary of Position
Under the supervision of the Manager of the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses, the Greenhouse Operations Specialist will participate in and oversee day-to-day tasks of the research facility to ensure the success of ongoing research projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that research projects and greenhouse facility spaces are properly operated. The operations specialist will also aid the manager in maintaining operations and financial records for sustainably operating the greenhouse facility. The operations specialist will be required to supervise student workers and coordinate with other greenhouse personnel to ensure help is acquired when necessary. The operations specialist will also be expected to regularly attend (in-person or remotely) professional development opportunities to maintain best management practices, knowledge, and pesticide licensure. The operations specialist will supervise employees and fully manage greenhouse and budget operations in the absence of the Manager.
Posting Number
PS4078FY23Other minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Environmental Horticulture or related field.
- 2 or more years of experience in greenhouse management or production and 1 or more years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs to greenhouse machinery and equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong data management and computer skills (documentation, supply ordering, etc). Ability to effectively handle multiple projects with efficiency.
- Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties of the job, including heavy lifting, stand for long periods of time, and work in a warm environment (90+ degrees in the summer months).
- Must be able to wear, use, and instruct how to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- NH private pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain a pesticide applicators license within the first 6 months of employment.
- Experience with Integrated Pest Management, basic soil testing techniques (pH/EC), plant fertility management, plant propagation, young plant production.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Plumbing and basic electrical skills.
- Experience with growth chambers.
- Ability to effectively create signage and posters in a digital format.
- Experience supporting academic and research agriculture projects with an ability to support learning and inquiry.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. The anticipated salary is $22.50/hour and commensurate with experience.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/56383Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
14EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
06/29/2023Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)Appointment Type
RegularEquipment/Instruments
ARGUS Environmental Control System, Conviron PGR15 growth chambers, irrigation equipment, pesticide application equipment, basic hand tools.
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicableDuty/Responsibility
Perform tasks that are required for successfully managing multiple research projects within the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses. Duties include irrigation management, pest management, nutrition management, and maintenance of infrastructure required to maintain controlled environment plant research in the facility.
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain operational stability by setting up and maintaining an accurate inventory management system for all research and facility support materials. Assist greenhouse manager in all purchasing responsibilities and accurate expense tracking.
Duty/Responsibility
Lead supervision, training, and task scheduling of student workers to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective completion of greenhouse operations and equipment maintenance. Serve in place of Manager when needed.
Duty/Responsibility
Ensure operational sustainability through maintaining, assessing, and using operations information and data to advise the manager on current operational conditions and future facility improvements.
Duty/Responsibility
Coordinate with research faculty, graduate students, and NHAES Communications department to effectively communicate the status of ongoing projects, to facility visitors, by means of signage, posters, pamphlets, and promotional material.
Duty/Responsibility
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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