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BIOLOGY (BL-BI-IUBLA)

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The department of Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, and world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology, from evolution to cell biology, from molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. It is always an exciting time for Biology, enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the 21st century the Century of Biology.

The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts + Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. The College values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For the full statement, click here.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains woody, perennial, and annual plants to ensure their healthy, safe, and attractive condition including weeding, mulching, pruning, transplanting, fertilizing, and removal of any dead, diseased, or declining plant stock. Inspects campus landscapes for issues, hazards, and risks and works with supervisor to determine solutions.
• Plans work schedules. Organizes daily activities of nursery/greenhouse workers and monitors project completion. Approves time sheets and time off requests of Nursery personnel. Provides appropriate counseling and discipline if necessary.
• Provides training to employees on proper tree, shrub, and annual installation methods, including modern planting protocols, staking, watering, mulching, weed prevention, etc.
• Propagates, maintains and nurtures young plant stock. Monitors nursery and greenhouse stock for pest and disease. Applies appropriate treatments and chemicals as necessary. Coordinates training for staff related to modern greenhouse production standards.
• Installs mulches and planting schemes in accordance with blueprints, drawings, sketches, or design specifications in collaboration with Horticulture Supervisor and University Landscape Architect. Assists Arborists in maintaining tree inventory database and donor tree database.
• Prunes and shapes trees, shrubs and other plants for most desirable appearance and health. Waters, fertilizes, and mulches plants. Performs grounds maintenance work including weeding, seeding, mowing, snow removal and other seasonal tasks.
• Operates standard nursery and grounds keeping equipment, including trucks, tractors, skid-steers, roto-tillers, edgers, pruners, sheers, mowers.
• Monitors and maintains nursery equipment and supplies inventory. Assists Horticulture Supervisor with sourcing and ordering of plant materials.
• Provides emergency response for grounds related campus emergencies, including weather emergencies. Performs preventative maintenance on nursery care equipment such as shovels, rakes, trucks, tractors, roto-tillers.

General Responsibilities

• Leads the Biology Greenhouse as manager.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of the greenhouses and experimental field station.
• Supervises and monitor the physical condition of the facilities.
• Supervises the preparation of the outdoor research plots.
• Conducts greenhouse tours as needed.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Associate's degree in landscape horticulture or landscape design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of nursery, greenhouse, and/or landscape work

Preferred

• Leadership experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to lead, plan and organize the work of nursery/greenhouse workers.
• Ability to stay current with Best Management Practices (BMPs) regarding integrated pest management practices.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of plant identification and pest control.
• Demonstrated nursery/greenhouse grower skills and ability to train nursery personnel on all aspects of greenhouse production.
• Knowledge of maintaining and planting ornamental trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints and provide estimates.
• Ability to determine the appropriate tools and equipment needed and use them safely.
• Ability to operate technology including electronic work orders, emails, and GIS based tree inventory.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including heat and freezing temperatures.
• Ability to build and maintain a team environment between Groundskeeping teams.
• Knowledge and experience in landscape design.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

Department of Biology

$46,000-$50,000 annually.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Groundskeeping

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