Job Description

Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station – Lead Greenhouse Grower (UAW - S10 Greenhouse Grower)The Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell AES) is dedicated to sustainable "science for life," in its two core, separate but related, functions - the operation of world-class research facilities throughout the state and the generation and application of research-based knowledge through the administration of federal formula grants. The Cornell AES greenhouse operations on and around the Cornell Campus are, with 127,000 square feet, the largest non-commercial greenhouse facility in the state. The 146 compartments are primarily used as teaching and research facilities, housing 300 to 400 research projects at any given time. Plant services for all these projects are provided by the dedicated greenhouse staff, which are responsible for the set-up, daily care and maintenance.What You Will DoUnder general supervision, the Lead Greenhouse Grower will assist the Tower Road Greenhouse Supervisor with the daily operations of the Tower Road Greenhouse Complex. Develop and implement a management strategy for the maintenance of the extensive plant collections in the L.H. Bailey Conservatory. Collaboratively develop methods for growing and propagating unusual plants from around the world. Working with Faculty greenhouse users, develop, implement, and maintain an inventory system for the Conservatory collections. Recruit, coordinate and train students through Conservatory Internships. Provide tours to visiting scholars, Cornell classes, and school groups of all ages.