Temporary Agricultural Worker; Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station

Temporary Agricultural Worker (Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station);
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Ithaca, New York

Position Overview

Temporary Agricultural Worker responsible for maintaining plant care, monitoring greenhouse environment, and ensuring the operation of greenhouse facilities.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and organizing greenhouses and associated work areas.
• Cleaning and sterilizing pots, organizing supplies, and conducting routine maintenance.
• Mixing and preparing growing media.
• Handling fertilizers, potting materials, and other supplies.
• Autoclave loading, operation, and unloading.
• Interacting professionally with all facility clients and co-workers.
• Helping maintain a safe workplace and executing plant care instructions as described by growers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and experience with plant care.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to observe and identify plant stressors.
• Physical capability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, shovel dense materials, lift over 50 pounds, and work in varied temperature conditions.
• Experience with shop tools, portable drills, and power saws.
• Team player and independent worker.
• Flexible, service‑minded, and respectful.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid New York State driver's license and ability to drive for university business.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to respond to emergency duty.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, e‑mail, and web browsers.
• Associate’s Degree in horticulture (preferred).
• Direct greenhouse growing experience (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation range: $22.00/hour.
• Benefits include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts.

Location

On-site, Ithaca, New York.

Duration

Five-month temporary full-time position (39 hours/week), contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

EEO Statement

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of legally protected status or face prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.