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University of Florida OPS Greenhouse in Polk, Florida
OPS Greenhouse
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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Polk
Categories: Agriculture Operations
Department: 60730000 - AG-CREC-LAKE ALFRED
Classification Title:
OPS Greenhouse
Job Description:
Hand watering and fertigation of citrus and tobacco plants.
Safe operation of gator/golf cart for transferring racks of plants between growth rooms, grafting
areas and greenhouses.
Scout for insect pests; manually remove snowscale and mealy bugs as needed.
Occasional trimming of small citrus seedlings.
Repotting citrus plants.
Safe operation of a soil sterilizer for sterilizing potting soil.
Planting tobacco seedlings.
Washing citrus pots for reuse.
Cleaning and maintaining an orderly greenhouse and plant lab work area.
Must be able to work in varied weather conditions including heat and rain.
Training provided for proper disposal of CTV and HLB-infected plant material.
Experience working with plants in a greenhouse/nursery environment preferred.
Ability to occasional lift up to 30 lb bags of soil, fertilizer and lime.
Willingness to work an occasional weekend day for a few hours
Expected Salary:
$12-15 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
None
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with plants in a greenhouse/nursery environment preferred
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 03 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
