Greenhouse Student Crew
Department:
College of Agricultural Sciences Greenhouse OperationsSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- Fall 2026 schedule of availability
- A supplemental document answering the following question:
- Do you have weekly availability to work on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-11am?
For additional information please contact: Lydia Graber at [email protected]
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Job Description:
This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Greenhouse Student Crew Positions for the OSU West Greenhouses at Oregon State University (OSU).
Position will perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of greenhouse research. Primary tasks include daily temperature and HVC checks, hand watering, and assisting in greenhouse maintenance tasks. Occasional weekend work required. Selection is dependent on availability and class schedule.
Position Duties
100% Duties to be determined by hiring unit.
Other duties include:
Hand watering
Checks of environmental control system
General greenhouse clean up and sanitation
Occasional greenhouse maintenance and upkeep
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork
Qualifications:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Required
Full/part-time undergraduate student
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to greenhouse staff and clientele.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, use ladders, and manipulate watering hoses.
Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, lighting, humidity, and dust conditions
Preferred
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Basic understanding of plant cultural needs such as watering and environment.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
- Weekly schedule of 6-12 hours plus occasional required shifts on weekends and holidays- Fall 2026 applicants must have weekly availability on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am-11am to be considered for the position
- May have exposure to noxious odors, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures, lighting, humidity, and dust conditions.
- May maneuver up to 30 lbs. and may be required to stoop, bend and kneel on hard floors as necessary, and push or pull carts.