Summer Horticulture Assistant

Summer Horticulture Assistant (9876 CTE)

Evergreen Public Schools Various - Vancouver, Washington. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5743715

Final date to receive applications: Jun 03, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Summer Horticulture Assistant

Location: Cascade Middle School, Covington Middle School, Frontier Middle School, Heritage High School, Mountain View High School

Reports To: Program Instructor/CTE Administrator

This position requires the assistant to tend to various agriculture items 3 days a week, up to 8 hours per day (maximum 24 hours per week) Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Position Duration: June 23, 2026 through August 24, 2026 (Temporary)

Classification Group: Summer/Seasonal

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. Employees with verified prior years of service may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information see EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

Under the direction of the program instructor and CTE administrator, the Summer Horticulture Assistant is responsible for collecting data, cleaning, maintaining, watering, and securing the Heritage greenhouse and surrounding compound.

• Maintain the correct temperature in the greenhouse for maximum energy conservation.
• Water plants in the greenhouse.
• Water trees and berries around the greenhouse in coordination with other compound operations as instructed.
• Water and dead‑head plants as needed.
• Collect seeds.
• Stake and tie plants as needed.
• Weed the vegetable garden and other areas as instructed.
• Clean tank algae off of the fish tank glass.
• Change sock on fish tank filter every 2 weeks.
• Mix salt water and add to fish tank as needed.
• Check and fill automatic fish feeder.
• Report vandalism to program instructor and/or CTE administrator.
• Other projects as identified by program instructor or CTE administrator.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Vision 66‑100%
• Bending 33‑66%
• Writing 0‑33%
• Use of hands and/or repetitive motion 66‑100%
• Hearing 66‑100%
• Standing 33‑66%
• Pushing up to 33%
• Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs. 33‑66%
• Speaking 66‑100%
• Sitting 0‑33%
• Pulling up to 33%
• Acceptable Attendance

• Reading 66‑100%
• Verbal Communication 66‑100%
• Constant Interruptions 66‑100%
• Problem Solving 66‑100%
• Written Communication 66‑100%
• Math 33‑66%
• Confidentiality up to 33%
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks 66‑100%
• Percentage estimates. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered.

Power lawnmower, power weed‑trimmer, miscellaneous hand tools for gardening, watering devices; hoses, nozzles, sprinklers.

• Familiarity with common tools used in gardening and yard maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of plants and watering needs for greenhouse and outdoor plants.
• Ability to learn and understand greenhouse controls and temperatures.
• Ability to use time effectively and complete all tasks within time limits.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to meet federal and Washington State Labor and Industry requirements to operate cutting devices and power equipment.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
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