Facility Coordinator

About This Role:

The Department of Horticulture & Natural Resources is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Facility Coordinator to assist Greenhouse Operations and manage the IPM program in the Throckmorton Plant Complex.

The Facility Coordinator will:

• Assist with plant health care within the greenhouses of the Throckmorton Plant Complex through coordination and advice in arthropod pest scouting and management, disease management, plant nutrition, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate health and safety compliance with greenhouse users.
• Provide support for greenhouse maintenance and assists users in managing the greenhouse environmental control systems for the Throckmorton Plant Sciences Greenhouse complex.
• Manage the central soil room.
• Work with faculty and staff in the Departments of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Agronomy, Plant Pathology and Entomology.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree
• Three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in crop management and production, pest identification and appropriate controls including biological, and integrated pest management is highly encouraged
• Five years of greenhouse management/production preferred
• A background in construction and working knowledge utilizing a skid loader
• An education/working knowledge of greenhouse environmental conditions and how they affect plant growth, greenhouse pest identification and appropriate control strategies including biological controls, integrated pest management, and appropriate cultural conditions for greenhouse plant production
• Ability to read, write and understand and communicate in the English language
• Ability to train, supervise and work with other people
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Ability to communicate and assist co-workers, students, faculty and staff
• Organizational skills to maintain records and coordinate activities across four departments with many users

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Names and contact information for 3 references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

For best consideration, apply by January 6, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$40,000 - $48,000