Greenhouse Superintendent

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Experience propagating and cultivating a diverse range of plant species, including those used specifically for academic research and teaching collections.
• Experience detecting signs of pests, diseases, and environmental stress on a diverse range of plant species, and implementing appropriate treatments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collegially with diverse groups of community members, students, staff, and faculty.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in calculating and applying fertilizers and soil amendments.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting greenhouse and growth chamber control systems.
• Experience acting as the curator of a living collection in an academic or research setting, providing accurate taxonomical information to community members, students, staff, and faculty.

Education

• An Associate’s degree in biology, botany, horticulture, or plant sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in commercial greenhouses or university research settings is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, horticulture, or plant science is preferred.

Certifications

Current NYS Pesticide Applicator / Technician certification, or willingness to obtain this certification within the first year of employment is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, stand for long periods of time in greenhouse environments with high heat and humidity.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds.
• Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor. Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety.