Greenhouse Manager

Greenhouse Manager

Job no: 530747
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Biology/Life Sciences, Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades, Research/Scientific/Grants

Department: Research Greenhouse Facility
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 0.75
Application Review Begins

December 5, 2022; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants

With your online application, please provide a resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the minimum requirements, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications.

Please submit the names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.

This position is located in Eugene, Oregon.
Department Summary

The University of Oregon Greenhouse Facility comprises more than 6,000 square feet of greenhouse space and a 1/3 acre field to support research and teaching activities. The Greenhouse Facility serves as a core facility to support the research and teaching missions of faculty and students in multiple academic departments and institutes across the university, as well as multiple universities throughout the country. The facility is staffed by a part-time greenhouse manager and by student workers.
Position Summary

The Greenhouse Manager has complete responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the greenhouse facilities consisting of approximately 6,000 square feet of greenhouses, a 1/3 acre field that is currently used for a research cornfield, and associated equipment that supports a range of research and teaching activities. The Greenhouse Manager works closely with faculty and staff to oversee maintenance of the greenhouse facility and care of plants used for research and teaching. Approximately 80% of the plants maintained in the greenhouses are used for research by UO faculty. As such, the Greenhouse Manager plays a critical role in supporting UO research and works closely with faculty Principal Investigators to ensure that these valuable research materials are properly cared for.

Duties will include the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers in plant care, greenhouse protocols, and environmental health and safety procedures; establishing protocols for plant care; ensuring proper planting, watering, fertilization, insect and disease control, establishment and monitoring of plant growth environments; developing and overseeing integrated pest management systems; serving as a resource for information on plant care, pesticide use, cultural requirements of diverse plant species, and purchase of supplies and equipment; managing updates to facilities and equipment; maintaining mechanical and environmental control equipment; ensuring compliance with safety and legal requirements; maintaining financial records relating to greenhouse use and supplies, and outreach both within and outside the UO to increase the pool of greenhouse users.

This position typically requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain UO Drivers Certification. It will also require a valid pesticide license, or willingness to acquire one within three months after hire.

The Greenhouse Manager must be willing to work occasionally during weekends, holidays, and periods of adverse weather to accommodate emergency needs. The duties of this position include strenuous manual labor, including climbing ladders and frequent lifting/carrying loads up to 40 lbs.
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant biology, or related field, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
  
• Experience managing a greenhouse, or proven expertise in horticulture, soil and growth media preparation, integrated pest management, plant nutrition, supervising staff, and development and enforcement of protocols and procedures.
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously; excellent organizational skills.
  
• Ability to anticipate, diagnose, prioritize, and remedy problems.
  
• Ability to work well with multiple constituents, including faculty, students, student staff, vendors, and administrative and Facilities Services staff at the UO.
  
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• Knowledge of pest management principles and practices, pesticide and fertilizer safety, and associated legal requirements.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/530747/greenhouse-manager
  
  
  
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