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Professional Aide

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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Horticulture Anr 10002410
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Temporary

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The employee will assist with garden and greenhouse maintenance including planting, weeding, watering, deadheading, fertilizing, spreading compost and mulch, removing debris, pruning, edging, and other tasks as needed. Minor construction of benches, shelves, garden hardscape, and demonstration garden displays 

Additional responsibilities include helping to lead garden volunteers, helping to maintain crew productivity when working unsupervised, potentially designing beds and containers based on garden placement, watering in the greenhouses, and interacting with the public and visitors on a daily basis.   

Desired Qualifications

  • Have a current and valid drivers license 

  • Able to accomplish a variety of physical tasks that require bending, lifting, twisting, digging, shoveling, and climb a 10’ ladder.  

  • Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and all temperatures, this includes hot weather and light rain. 

  • Be willing to work occasional weekends 

  • Experience growing and maintaining greenhouse and garden plants 

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.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

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