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Title: Greenhouse Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10-15

Additional Schedule Details: Must be able to work over holidays or breaks (including winter & spring break).

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00.hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: robert.pace@eku.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Biological Sciences department is seeking an undergraduate student to assist in the management of the Department of Biological Sciences Greenhouse. Duties will include watering plants, pressure washing floors, pruning, and moving plants. Student needs to be able to work over Winter/Spring break and holidays. Position may be renewed for Spring/Summer/Fall semesters. Student must either reside in the Richmond area or be willing to commute to campus for work. Student must maintain full-time enrollment to maintain employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have an interest in plants, horticulture, agriculture, or botany.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.