FWS - Horticulture (Landscape, Farm and Greenhouse Maintenance)

Administrative & Operations Support

This job is a Federal Work Study, non-benefited position in the Public and Professional Services Division that reports to the Program Director Horticulture. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program by the Department of Education. This program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with significant financial need and is administered by the FWS Coordinator, and the Office of Financial Aid, in accordance with the law, federal regulations, and instructions from the United States Department Of Education.

Salary : $13.50 per hour. Hours : Days and hours are flexible up to 19 hours per week. Typically, 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Thursday.

Minimum Qualifications : Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be eligible for funds through the Federal Work Study Program for the current semester at Gwinnett Technical College and be in good academic standing.

Preferred Qualifications : In addition to the minimum qualifications, you must be able to follow directions and complete tasks but also work independently. Ability to handle multiple tasks; use proper judgment in directing questions to appropriate staff for assistance.

Job Description Summary

Under close supervision, provides landscape, farm, and greenhouse maintenance around the H building and on the farm.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

Duties will include but are not limited to :

• Pest Management
• Weeding- both hand-pulling and pesticide application
• Insects- physical removal and pesticide application
• Disease- quarantine and pesticide application
• Propagation
• Sowing seeds
• Transplanting and stepping-up
• Watering and fertilization
• Student Livework Support
• Plant, Farmers Market, Floral sales
• Customer service
• Register
• Set-up and Teardown
• Loading
• Mowing, edging and blowing
• Clean up debris
• Maintaining the seasonal color beds (watering, mulching, etc.)
• Assist in the culinary garden
• Pruning
• Pressure washing
• Office support

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)

Physical Demands

Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. N

Requires having a P-Card. N

Driving is a responsibility of this position. O

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. N

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). O

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. C

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. C

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. C

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. C

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and / or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. O

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. N

Noisy environments. O

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. O

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. O

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. N

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. C

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. C

To Apply : Please complete your job application through the Gwinnett Technical College Online Job Center at www.GwinnettTech.edu located under Employment Opportunities.