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Student Employee, Greenhouse/Outdoor Land Lab Assistant

Joliet Junior College · Joliet, IL · Part time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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About your past

This job includes watering on weekends and holidays. How would that fit with your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the weekend coverage that keeps plants alive when no one else is there.

Tell me about a time you handled money for a sale or event. How did you make sure it was accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they can be trusted with cash and card sales during plant sales.

Tell me about outdoor work you've done, like weeding, mulching or landscaping. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they're ready for physical outdoor tasks in all kinds of weather.

What part of the Horticulture program interests you most, and how does this job fit?

What they are checking: Whether they see the job as a way to build skills toward their degree, which keeps them engaged.

What would you do

During a plant sale, a customer asks why their plant from last year died. What would you say?

What they are checking: Whether they can give friendly, useful advice and keep the customer relationship positive.

You notice signs of pests spreading on a crop. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they spot problems early and report them to the supervisor rather than treating on their own.

You're scheduled to water on a Sunday but you get sick. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate early so the plants still get care, rather than just not showing up.

About the work

How do you tell when a plant in the greenhouse needs water and when it's been overwatered?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical plant care knowledge to manage greenhouse and garden irrigation.

Walk me through how you'd transplant seedlings or take cuttings to propagate a plant.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on horticulture skills from coursework or work that apply to the collections and crops.

Why is it important to record chemical applications, and what would you write down?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that pesticide and fertilizer records are needed for safety and compliance.

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The full job description

As published by Joliet Junior College.

Position Title: Student Employee, Greenhouse/Outdoor Land Lab Assistant Job Description: This position reflects a continuous hiring need. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply while the posting remains active . POSITION TITLE: Student Employee, Greenhouse/Outdoor Land Lab Assistant STATUS: Part time DEPARTMENT: Agriculture/Horticulture DIVISION: Academic Affairs REPORTS TO: Ashley Juenke, Greenhouse/Horticulture Outdoor Labs Supervisor CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt HIRING RANGE : $15.00 per hour (Position is FWS Eligible) ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Irrigation of greenhouses and gardens including weekends. 2. Transplanting and propagating of collections and crops. 3. Plant sales, customer relations, money handling. 4. Maintenance: weeding, cleaning, installations, mulching, deliveries. 5. Record keeping of crops, deliveries, chemical applications. 6. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. GPA of 2.0 or above. 2. Must be enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semester. 3. Completing a Horticulture Degree. 4. Willingness to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. 5. Good oral/written communication, organization and time management skills 6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Some experience in greenhouse and garden related work. 2. Valid Driver’s license. 3. Self-starter, able to work independently. 4. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency. 5. Demonstrated multicultural competence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, bend down to pull weeds or plant, do stairs. WORKING CONDITIONS • Duties are performed in greenhouses with possible wet floors, high or low temperatures, and high humidity. Duties are performed in the Formal Gardens or Land Lab with plants, water, high or low temperatures, possible insects and irritants. BENEFITS Click on the link below for information about JJC's Benefits: Part Time - Student Employees/Student Internal Internships | Joliet Junior College Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval. Full Time/Part Time: Part time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 20

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