Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Greenhouse Resident position for the Department of Ag Greenhouse Operations at Oregon State University (OSU).
Position will perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of greenhouse research. The resident position requires the person to live on site at the East Greenhouse apartment.
Residents are employed to take care of the East and West Greenhouses at night, weekends, holidays, and school break periods. Potential 24/7 onsite checks of the environmental system, watering, and security are the basic resident responsibilities. Training is provided by fulltime GOPS staff so residents achieve a level of competency to satisfactorily perform their job tasks.
Residents live on-site in a two bedroom apartment with one other roommate who is also a resident. Ability to live in the apartment is a requirement for the position. Rent is reduced as a condition of employment.
Position Duties
Position will perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of greenhouse research. The resident position requires the person to live on site at the East Greenhouse apartment.
Residents are employed to take care of the East and West Greenhouses at night, weekends, holidays, and school break periods. Potential 24/7 onsite checks of the environmental system, watering, and security are the basic resident responsibilities. Training is provided by fulltime GOPS staff so residents achieve a level of competency to satisfactorily perform their job tasks.
Residents live on-site in a two bedroom apartment with one other roommate who is also a resident. Ability to live in the apartment is a requirement for the position. Rent is reduced as a condition of employment.
- Opening, lockup, and night security checks
- Routine H-V-C rounds and monitoring of controls as needed
- Hand watering
- Open/security for night workers, labs or classes
- Emergency glazing
- Pesticide applications
- Assisting with regular work day watering in emergency
- Required attendance to scheduled meetings with manager and other residents
- Reporting maintenance and fire/life safety concerns immediately to manager
- Knowing emergency procedures for minor H-V-C repairs, injuries, and equipment failures
- Participating as a licensed pesticide applicator and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
- International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
- Required to live on site.
- Able to obtain a State of Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator License within 30 days of hire date. Requires clearance verifying use of full face respirator by successful mask fit test & respirator medical evaluation.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to greenhouse staff and clientele.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
- This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
- Basic understanding of plant cultural needs – including watering and environmental needs.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
- Residents will be working in conditions where they are exposed to extreme temperatures, lighting, humidity, and dust.
- Work on ladders, pushing/pulling carts and wheelbarrows, and lifting up to 50lbs, may be requested of the resident.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08986SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/01/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
08/11/2022
Full Consideration Date
09/23/2022
Closing Date
09/23/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- Class schedule Fall 2022
For additional information please contact: Lydia Graber at lydia.graber@oregonstate.edu
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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