Horticulture Intern

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

Percentage of Time

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Pest Management (80%)

• Watering and fertilization (80%)

• Student Lifework Support (80%)

• Mowing,edgingand blowing (80%)

• Clean up debris (80%)

• Maintaining the seasonal color beds (watering, mulching, etc.) (80%)

• Assistin the culinary garden (80%)

• Pruning (80%)

• Pressure washing (80%)

• Office support (80%)

• Displaysa high levelof effort and commitment to performing work;operateseffectively within the organizational structure;demonstratestrustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents) (20%)

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work. (20%)

• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise;seeksalternative solutions;doesthings before being asked or forced to by events. (20%)

• Works within the system in a resourceful manner toaccomplishreasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures. (20%)

• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately. (20%)

• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected;calls inaccording to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately. (20%)

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 for 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 aboutto accomplishtasks 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,handsand/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.  (C)

• This position requires the ability tooperate 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)

• Workinoutdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (C)

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

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and Human Resources may begin scheduling interviews as applications are received. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and hired. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the interview process may begin before all applications are reviewed. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

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