Position Information
General Information
Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
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Employment Type | Permanent - Full-time |
If time-limited, note appointment end date | |
Hours per week | 30 |
Months per year | 12 |
Position Number | 003116 |
NC Salary Grade Equivalency | GN04 |
Classification Title | Research Technician - Contributing |
Working Title | Research Technician |
Salary Range | $27,000 |
Anticipate Hiring Range | $27,000 |
FLSA Status | Non Exempt |
Division | Academic Affairs |
Department | Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col) |
Work Unit | Greenhouse |
Work Schedule | 30 hrs/wk. Monday – Friday; flexible hours between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with rotating weekend watering duties (approx. 1 weekend per month). |
Primary Purpose of Position | The purpose of the Garden Technician may include the cultivation and care of the orchid collection and assisting with the maintenance of tropical plant (greenhouse) collections, managing the outdoor nursery, and sharing responsibilities for the semi-annual plant sales. This position assists with horticultural practices including, but not limited to, planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, pesticide use, pruning, trail and garden equipment maintenance in the outdoor gardens. An interest and the ability to supervise and lead a small work crew of students and/or volunteers is required. Work includes collaborating with the Botanical Gardens staff, especially the horticultural team. Work requires limited work some weekends and holidays during the year for plant care as well as for special events. |
Minimum Education/Experience | Required Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. |
Essential Job Duties |
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Other Work Responsibilities | Collaborate with other staff, volunteers and student workers on general garden/greenhouse maintenance, display renovations, plant sales and garden events. |
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
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Necessary Licenses or Certifications | |
Work Location | McMillan Greenhouse |
Posting date | 02/03/2024 |
Closing date | 02/18/2024 |
Proposed Hire Date | 03/04/2024 |
Contact Information | |
Special Notes to Applicants | UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. * Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). * Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience. |
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