Academic Support (Greenhouse/Aquaculture Lab Manager, 0096717T) Position Available In New York, New York

Description

Title:

Academic Support (Greenhouse/Aquaculture Lab Manager)

Position Number:

0096717T

Hiring Unit:

Biological Science

Location:

Leeward Community College

Date Posted:

June 17, 2025

Closing Date:

June 30, 2025, 11:59 PM, HST

Band:

B

Salary:

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-time

Month:

11-month

Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other conditions: Temporary to 06/30/26, with the possibility of renewal, pending satisfactory job performance, actual staffing requirements, and availability of funds. To begin approximately August 2025, pending actual staffing requirements and availability of funds. Assignments may include evenings, weekends, holidays, on- and off-campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
(

• Essential Functions)
• Supports faculty teaching and conducting research in the campus greenhouse facility.
• Performs regular care for and maintenance of plants, irrigation, and pest and weed control within the campus greenhouse facility.
• Performs regular care for fish and maintenance of aquaculture/aquaponics equipment.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly facilities for teaching credit and non-credit courses, workshops, and undergraduate research.
• Regularly monitors automated systems, including climate control, irrigation, nutrient systems, lighting, and ventilation.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues with automation equipment to ensure smooth operation and to meet crop requirements.
• Monitor plant health, pest and disease levels, and make adjustments to automated systems as needed.
• Utilizes data from automated systems to analyze trends in plant growth, climate conditions, and resource usage, making data-driven decisions to optimize operations.
• Implements new technologies and conducts periodic reviews of existing systems to ensure the facility remains at the forefront of greenhouse management technology.
• Manages budgets, procures resources, and maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies that support the campus plant facilities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and coordinates schedules and tasks for student assistants and volunteers.
• Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial working relationships with campus and community stakeholders who work in the agriculture field.
• Conducts tours and workdays in the campus plant facilities as requested.
• Operates a vehicle to pick up supplies off-campus, as needed.
• Properly uses, stores, and disposes of any hazardous chemicals, tools, equipment, or organic matter within the campus plant facilities per OSHA and hazardous waste guidelines, which includes coordination of inventorying of chemicals with the Biology and Chemistry Lab Managers.
• Assignments may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field of Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Community Food Systems or related field, and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for managing agricultural structures; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in managing greenhouse facilities as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with greenhouse management and sustainable agriculture practices.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, using word processing software and spreadsheet software. Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work, priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Demonstrated ability in operating climate control systems, and installing and maintaining irrigation systems, sensors, and nutrient solutions.
Able to work in extreme weather conditions (e.g. outdoor, heat, rain, mud, vog, wind, and insects).
Able to carry/lift 40 pounds.
Demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets and inventory utilizing spreadsheet software.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Desirable Qualifications
Relevant experience in hydroponics systems with emphasis on organic techniques.
Demonstrated experience with integrated pest management (IPM) with emphasis on organic techniques.
Relevant experience with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.