Assists with the care and management of plant nurseries, greenhouses, and field plots.

Positions within this class assist higher level personnel with the maintenance of nurseries, orchards, greenhouses and general plant care and are expected to adequately carry out these duties in the absence of direct supervision.

Performs duties involved in the fertilizing, watering, weeding and breeding of plants and related procedures for research projects;

Inspects health and condition of plants and assists with the cultural practices involved in plant care;

Assists with laboratory demonstrations;

Maintains irrigation, fertility, breeding, and other plant records;

Performs related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

High school graduation or equivalent and two years of work experience in plant research, plant propagation, or related work.

College training in one of the plant sciences may be substituted, year-for-year, for required experience. One year of additional applicable experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Specified course work or experience within a discipline may be required.

New Class: 5-17-73
General revision. Revises title (formerly Plant Technician I), class code (formerly 4515), typical work, minimum qualifications; effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.