Ops Plant Care Assistant -
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry is seeking an Ops Plant Care Assistant. This full-time other personal services (Ops) position is available at the FDACS Dundee Biological Control Laboratory (DBCL) in Dundee, Florida.
The laboratory serves as a mass-rearing facility of Tamarixia radiata, a tiny parasitoid wasp that is a very effective natural enemy of the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of a serious citrus disease known as greening or Huanglongbing.
This position will assist in greenhouse and laboratory work. The employee will be expected to work in greenhouses under hot/humid conditions, in controlled temperature/humidity chambers and in laboratory environment. Duties include (but are not limited to): general plant care, pruning/trimming plants, planting/transplanting, scouting for pests, spraying, watering, irrigation system maintenance, sanitization, and general greenhouse maintenance. Other duties involve general insect care, transferring plants in and out of the rearing cages, collecting and transferring insects from cages to vials, aspirating, sorting, and shipping insects. Any other related duties as required or assigned by management.
Knowledge with plant-insect interaction. Skilled in nurseries; working with plants and/or in laboratories working with insects. Ability to be detail oriented and follow instructions. Ability to have time management skills and work independently. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to lift 35 lbs., bend repetitiously and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid temperature environments. Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather. Ability to adapt to changes such as weather, schedule, etc. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to interact with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
The benefits of working for the State of Florida include participation in state group insurance, the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b), State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan), Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Location: Dundee, FL, US, 33838
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.