Project Manager

Title:

570K-YN - Plant Technician 2

Business Title:

Greenhouse Research Plant Technician

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Institute of Biological Chemistry seeks an attentive and enthusiastic individual to water and care for greenhouse and growth chamber research plants on a 30 hour week schedule. Must be willing and available to work weekends/holiday mornings if/when needed. 

                                                           

The Greenhouse Research Plant Technician position supports research and extension activities relating to the controlled environment research plants with the Institute of Biological Chemistry. The duties of this position include but are not limited to: the propagation, planting, and care of greenhouse plants. Plants typically are grown under greenhouse, growth chamber, and field conditions. The incumbent may lead part-time helpers and will be responsible for plant production activities, such as weeding, irrigating, fertilizing, pest management, and general care of plants.

The incumbent will be tasked with watering all research plants and monitoring environmental factors on daily basis, fertilizing, planting, cultivating, and maintaining plants; propagating (including transgenic) plants from seeds, cutting and grafting, pruning, staking, mixing of soils and transplanting or   thinning of plants; monitoring for pests and applying sprays, dusts or fumigation; harvesting, cleaning, treating and storing seeds; labeling plants and maintaining records using standard operating procedures; maintaining greenhouse tools and equipment; cleaning greenhouse and growth facilities, and related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduation or GED certificate AND three years of work experience in plant research, propagation, or related work; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Must have, or be able obtain at time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

• Must possess a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License, or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

• Keep pesticide applicator’s license up to date, attending training as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications:.

• Extensive knowledge of the cultural requirements of plants.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Agricultural , Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Department Name: Institute of Biological Chemistry

Department Link: ibc.wsu.edu/

City, State, Zip: Pullman WA 99164

Monthly Salary: $2,050.30

FTE: 75%

Position Type: Permanent

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by February 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application  

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

570K-YN - Plant Technician 2

Business Title:

Greenhouse Research Plant Technician

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Institute of Biological Chemistry seeks an attentive and enthusiastic individual to water and care for greenhouse and growth chamber research plants on a 30 hour week schedule. Must be willing and available to work weekends/holiday mornings if/when needed. 

                                                           

The Greenhouse Research Plant Technician position supports research and extension activities relating to the controlled environment research plants with the Institute of Biological Chemistry. The duties of this position include but are not limited to: the propagation, planting, and care of greenhouse plants. Plants typically are grown under greenhouse, growth chamber, and field conditions. The incumbent may lead part-time helpers and will be responsible for plant production activities, such as weeding, irrigating, fertilizing, pest management, and general care of plants.

The incumbent will be tasked with watering all research plants and monitoring environmental factors on daily basis, fertilizing, planting, cultivating, and maintaining plants; propagating (including transgenic) plants from seeds, cutting and grafting, pruning, staking, mixing of soils and transplanting or   thinning of plants; monitoring for pests and applying sprays, dusts or fumigation; harvesting, cleaning, treating and storing seeds; labeling plants and maintaining records using standard operating procedures; maintaining greenhouse tools and equipment; cleaning greenhouse and growth facilities, and related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduation or GED certificate AND three years of work experience in plant research, propagation, or related work; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Must have, or be able obtain at time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

• Must possess a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License, or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

• Keep pesticide applicator’s license up to date, attending training as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications:.

• Extensive knowledge of the cultural requirements of plants.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Agricultural , Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Department Name: Institute of Biological Chemistry

Department Link: ibc.wsu.edu/

City, State, Zip: Pullman WA 99164

Monthly Salary: $2,050.30

FTE: 75%

Position Type: Permanent

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by February 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application  

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .