SFA Gardens Student Assistant
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3 Nacogdoches, TX Nacogdoches, TX Temporary Temporary $8 an hour $8 an hour This is a student position responsible for assisting gardens technicians in maintaining the SFA Gardens and/or plant nurseries in a manner that ensures the health of the plant collection and the safety of visitors.
Assists with special events and projects as assigned.
Job Duties 1.
Assists in maintenance of garden beds, including planting, mulching, weeding and trimming under the direction of supervisor.
2.
Maintains safe trails, including brush and debris removal and blowing leaves.
3.
Assists in lawn maintenance using equipment including but not limited to zero-turn lawn mower, weed-eater, and tractor.
4.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
or 1.
Assists in greenhouse and plant nursery productions including plant propagation, weeding and watering.
2.
Assists in landscape maintenance including planting, weeding, and watering.
3.
Assists in gardens operations including inventory and record keeping.
4.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
2.
Ability to learn new skills quickly.
3.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4.
Ability to work outside in the elements year round.
5.
Ability to work in areas with insects and wildlife.
Required Qualifications The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F.
Austin State University.
No direct experience is required.
Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications Skill in plant identification.
Experience working outdoors or in a garden setting.
Experience with plants and landscaping.
Experience with power tools including but not limited to zero-turn lawn mower, weed-eater, and tractor.
Physical Demands Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
Moderate physical exertion required; intermittent periods of frequent standing and occasional heavy lifting.
Special Conditions for Eligibility A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters.
To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA2022-007 Number of Vacancies 10 Posting Open Date 01/12/2022 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Flexible Min Pay Rate $8.
00/hour Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement Stephen F.
Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law.
If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https:
//careers.
sfasu.
edu/postings/8023 Department Information Department Agriculture Contact Name Jordan Cunningham Contact Phone 9364684404 Contact Email email protected Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
Which of the following best represents your current student classification? Entering freshman Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Are you able to work outdoors in the elements? Yes No Describe your plant identification knowledge (Open Ended Question) Describe your experience with power tools.
(zero-turn lawn mower, weed-eater, tractor etc.
) (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume List of References Optional Documents.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
3 Nacogdoches, TX Nacogdoches, TX Temporary Temporary $8 an hour $8 an hour This is a student position responsible for assisting gardens technicians in maintaining the SFA Gardens and/or plant nurseries in a manner that ensures the health of the plant collection and the safety of visitors.
Assists with special events and projects as assigned.
Job Duties 1.
Assists in maintenance of garden beds, including planting, mulching, weeding and trimming under the direction of supervisor.
2.
Maintains safe trails, including brush and debris removal and blowing leaves.
3.
Assists in lawn maintenance using equipment including but not limited to zero-turn lawn mower, weed-eater, and tractor.
4.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
or 1.
Assists in greenhouse and plant nursery productions including plant propagation, weeding and watering.
2.
Assists in landscape maintenance including planting, weeding, and watering.
3.
Assists in gardens operations including inventory and record keeping.
4.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
2.
Ability to learn new skills quickly.
3.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4.
Ability to work outside in the elements year round.
5.
Ability to work in areas with insects and wildlife.
Required Qualifications The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F.
Austin State University.
No direct experience is required.
Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications Skill in plant identification.
Experience working outdoors or in a garden setting.
Experience with plants and landscaping.
Experience with power tools including but not limited to zero-turn lawn mower, weed-eater, and tractor.
Physical Demands Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
Moderate physical exertion required; intermittent periods of frequent standing and occasional heavy lifting.
Special Conditions for Eligibility A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters.
To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA2022-007 Number of Vacancies 10 Posting Open Date 01/12/2022 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Flexible Min Pay Rate $8.
00/hour Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement Stephen F.
Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law.
If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https:
//careers.
sfasu.
edu/postings/8023 Department Information Department Agriculture Contact Name Jordan Cunningham Contact Phone 9364684404 Contact Email email protected Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
Which of the following best represents your current student classification? Entering freshman Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Are you able to work outdoors in the elements? Yes No Describe your plant identification knowledge (Open Ended Question) Describe your experience with power tools.
(zero-turn lawn mower, weed-eater, tractor etc.
) (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume List of References Optional Documents.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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