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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or
combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree, preferably in horticulture or related field
and experience with greenhouse facilities operations and plant growth chamber
controls.
- Experience with experimental gardens and research field
sites highly desirable; prior experience with research greenhouses is highly
desirable.
- Interest in plant research is essential; knowledge of
pesticide uses and plant nutrient applications, and ability to partner and
communicate well with faculty, students, and staff is essential.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of academic research facility needs.
- General background in a discipline related to the work
of specific lab(s).
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets.
- Knowledge and experience in managing facilities,
operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research
or teaching setting.
- Excellent communication and customer services skills.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a
complex and technical environment.
- Familiarity with health and safety compliance
regulations.
- Detailed recordkeeping and documentation of
protocols to comply with safety and USDA-APHIS requirements will be required.
- Familiarity with computer systems used to
monitor and adjust environmental controls and general knowledge of word
processing, spreadsheet and communication software is essential.
- Requires a pesticide applicator's license (QAL)
from the state of California for greenhouse pesticide application.
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
desirable; experience with electrical theory, plumbing, construction, and
hardware components desirable.
Certifications and Licenses:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat,
grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based
computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull
objects weighing over 40 pounds.
- Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above
shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
- Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or
operate hand and foot controls.
- Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the
job.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above
shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
- Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous
environment.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the
University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a
disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the
job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May at times be required to work with or be in areas
where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific
hazards include, but are not limited to, chemicals, pesticides, and
solvents, allergens, blood bourn pathogens.
- May require work in an environment where animals are
used for teaching and research.
- May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields.
- Must perform tasks that require the use of personal
protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing
and gloves, etc.
- May work extended or unusual work hours due to research
or project requirements and peak work cycles. After hours on-call
availability required.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work
well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to
personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety
concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons
learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable
University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the
personnel policies and other policies found in the University's
Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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Other
duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by
this job posting. A full job description will be shared during the interview
process.
Consistent with its obligations
under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any
employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential
functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment
opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.