Physical Plant - Greenhouse Technician
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
United States
Published 2 days ago
Full time
Physical Plant - Greenhouse Technician
Job Title
Physical Plant - Greenhouse Technician
Department
Physical Plant
Posting Number
req729
Description of Job Duties
Job Summary:
The Greenhouse Technician reports to the Grounds Supervisor and is responsible for the care, maintenance, and presentation of campus greenhouses, flowerbeds, and ornamental plantings. This position supports SWOSU's commitment to a visually appealing and well-maintained campus environment. The attendant serves as a resource to the Physical Plant Department and builds effective working relationships to enhance departmental operations and functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Competencies:
Work Setting:
About SWOSU:
With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great!
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Anticipated Start Date
6/24/2026
Location
Weatherford
Employment Type
Non-Exempt
Job Title
Physical Plant - Greenhouse Technician
Department
Physical Plant
Posting Number
req729
Description of Job Duties
Job Summary:
The Greenhouse Technician reports to the Grounds Supervisor and is responsible for the care, maintenance, and presentation of campus greenhouses, flowerbeds, and ornamental plantings. This position supports SWOSU's commitment to a visually appealing and well-maintained campus environment. The attendant serves as a resource to the Physical Plant Department and builds effective working relationships to enhance departmental operations and functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Perform duties associated with greenhouse and flowerbed maintenance, including planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, and general plant care
- Monitor plant health and assist with pest, disease, and environmental control measures under supervision
- Assist with the care, cleaning, and proper use of greenhouse and grounds-related equipment and tools
- Prepare, maintain, and renovate flowerbeds, planters, shrubs, and ground cover areas
- Assist in other areas as requested based on departmental needs
- Specific assignments are based on unit needs and assigned by the supervisor and may include tasks such as reading and following product labels, assisting with seasonal displays, supporting campus events, helping with debris, snow, and ice removal, and using a variety of tools and equipment associated with greenhouse and flowerbed maintenance.
Competencies:
- Organized, manages time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
- Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome
Work Setting:
- Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
- Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
- Assist with call-back situations as needed
- Employment at will
- Full-time status
- 12-month appointment
- Non-exempt
About SWOSU:
With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great!
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Basic Reading and Mathematical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous landscaping and horticultural experience
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate
Anticipated Start Date
6/24/2026
Location
Weatherford
Employment Type
Non-Exempt