Horticultural Assistant (Nutrient Eco-Management Lab) Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534229&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534229 Work type: Temp Part-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Agriculture Operations Department: 60230000 - AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES Classification Title: OPS-Spons Prjs Non-Clerical Job Description: HORTICUTURAL ASSISTANT IN THE NUTRIENT ECO-MANAGEMENT LAB OPS positions, available January 22 through August 31, 2025 Job Description • Work closely with and timely report to the faculty advisor. • Growing plants in the high tunnel, greenhouses on campus, or field in Hastings or other locations • Collecting and organizing soil and plant tissue samples from field or tunnel trials for chemical analysis • Harvesting blackberries, green beans, and potatoes • Other assignments Expected Salary: Starts at $13, an hour, commensurate with experience Minimum Requirements: + Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs. + Able to work in hot and humid outdoor/greenhouse environments + Valid Florida driver’s license is required. The candidate may travel to other locations, which requires driving a vehicle. Preferred Qualifications: + Ability to understand, follow, and carry out repetitive operations with minimal supervision + Experience with plants and soils, greenhouse or nursery experience is ideal + Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including few hours during weekends and potential emergency situations + Ability to organize, coordinate, and execute work assignments Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants with additional questions should contact Dr. Liu atguodong@ufl.edu(352-273-4814) This is a time limited, grant-funded position Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 04 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 18 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time