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　　Greenhouse Operations Assistant

　　Department: 3670010090 Horticulture Natural Resources

　　Job no: 515360

　　Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)

　　Location: Manhattan, Kansas

　　Worksite: On-site requirement

　　Categories: Agriculture, Facilities / Grounds / Skilled Trades, CropProduction, Plant Sciences

　　Pay Grade: 07A

　　About This Role:

　　The Department of Horticulture & Natural Resources is seeking acandidate to fill the role of Facility Coordinator to assist GreenhouseOperations and manage the IPM program in the Throckmorton Plant Complex.

　　The Facility Coordinator will:

　　Assist with plant health care within the greenhouses of theThrockmorton Plant Complex through coordination and advice inarthropod pest scouting and management, disease management, plantnutrition, and environmental conditions.Coordinate health and safety compliance with greenhouse users.Provide support for greenhouse maintenance and assists users inmanaging the greenhouse environmental control systems for theThrockmorton Plant Sciences Greenhouse complex.Manage the central soil room.Work with faculty and staff in the Departments of Horticulture andNatural Resources, Agronomy, Plant Pathology and Entomology.Why Join Us:

　　The Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources originated in 1871making it one of the first and oldest departments at Kansas StateUniversity. Today, as our mission statement underscores, we arecommitted to educating outstanding undergraduate and graduate students,contributing significant research results to solve problems associatedwith our disciplines, and providing our constituencies across the state,region and national with excellent extension programs. Our diversedepartment conducts its activities at a variety of locations withfacilities on the main campus in Manhattan and outlying research andeducation centers.

　　Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid timeoff - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available,please visit:https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

　　We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The universityactively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment andcooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. TheUniversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles ofCommunity.{target="_blank"}

　　Worksite Options:

　　This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performedon employer premises or designated assignment location.

　　Visit thislinkfor K-State\'s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible workarrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible workarrangements and are subject to review.

　　What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　A bachelor\'s degreeThree years of relevant experience. This position may use aneducational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring managerPreferred Qualifications:

　　Training in crop management and production, pest identification andappropriate controls including biological, and integrate pestmanagement is highly encouragedFive years of greenhouse management/production preferredA background in the building trade and the ability to utilize a ski loaderAn education/working knowledge of greenhouse environmentalconditions and how they affect plant growth, greenhouse pestidentification and appropriate control strategies includingbiological controls, integrated pest management, and appropriatecultural conditions for greenhouse plant productionAbility to read, write and understand and communicate in the EnglishlanguageAbility to train and supervise student employeesExcellent communication skills are essentialAbility to communicate and assist co-workers, students, faculty andstaffOrganizational skills to maintain records and coordinate activitiesacross four departments with many usersOther Requirements:

　　Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Statesat the time of employment.How to Apply:

　　Please submit the following documents:

　　ResumeNames and contact information for 3 referencesScreening of Applications Begins:

　　Immediately and continues until position is filled. For bestconsideration, apply by January 15, 2024.

　　Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

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