Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

The Department of Radiology is hiring an On-Call Botanical Technologist to maintain the Radiology Healing Gardens. This includes but is not limited to: plant maintenance including weeding and watering in the gardens, greenhouse, and interiorscape; pond maintenance including scrubbing pond walls and waterfalls and cleaning pond filters; feeding fish; spreading mulch; and operating power equipment such as lawnmowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and edgers.

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 6+ months experience with: garden, greenhouse, and interiorscape plant care; pond maintenance tasks, including cleaning filters and scrubbing pond surfaces; operating lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other power equipment
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established maintenance routines 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume; three professional references

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Summary of Health Risks

 Work in noisy (at or above 85 decibels) areas. 

Summary of Physical Demands

Physically intensive job including climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.