Greenhouse Manager and Lab support GA

Posting Number:
GA000154

Position Title:
Greenhouse Manager and Lab support GA

Position ID:
REQUESTED

Department:
Biology

Division:
Academic Affairs

Supervisor:
Jennifer Sallee

Supervisor Title:
Professor of Biology; Chairperson Department of Biology

Description of Job Duties:
The Biology Department is seeking a greenhouse manager who can also provide some lab support. This position will require approximately 20 hours a week, on site in the Wentz Science Center, and hours can be arranged with the supervisor. Duties of the position include the following:
Check on conditions within the green house (temperature, humidity, software working) and help to ensure smooth seasonal transitions in greenhouse
Check to ensure watering system is working as programmed
Check to ensure pad pump is working properly, weekly cleaning and weekly testing of water pH and adjusting as needed
Maintenance of surfaces to prevent mold and algae growth: sweep floors, spray down floors for any nutrient build up, wipe down counters and equipment, discard plant debris to prevent drains clogging
Assist students with experimental plants
Clean up after students use the facility
Lab support can include monitoring supplies in various lab rooms, getting extra reagents (pre-made) from the prep room, being on-site during night labs to assist with unexpected issues that might arise

Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records?:
No

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?:
No

Will this position be working with minors?:
No

Job Qualifications:
Be willing to learn about greenhouse management and basic plant care
Communicate regularly and clearly through written communication and verbally via phone calls
Follow the instructions for equipment use and testing
Manage time effectively
Possess good organizational skills
Be able to think on ones feet to troubleshoot issues as they come up
Be reliable for lab support
Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Approximate number of work hours per week:
20

New or Replacement?:
New

If replacement, person(s) being replaced:

Posting Detail Information EEO Statement:
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date:
12/12/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
No