Career Opportunities - Plants, Soils & Climate Department

Career opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students as well as assistantships and fellowships will be posted on this page as they are received. The detailed hard copy is available on the bulletin board outside of room 322 in the Ag Science Building. Be sure to return the posting to the bulletin board after you have made copies.

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Signature Landscape Services- Maintenance and construction jobs avalible. For current job openings contact Susan Hanley at 425-864-7619.
Entry-Level Sales Position - Monrovia Nursery. Positions in Visalia, CA, LaGrange, NC, and Cairo, Georgia. $35,000 + commission. Send resume to salesjobs@monrovia.com. Posted 11/13/07.
Coordinator, Outreach & Youth Programs - Chicago Botanic Garden. Part-time, 15-20 hours/week. Required BS or BA in education or plant science field. Apply by email at employment@chicagobotanic.org. See online at www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs. Posted 11/13/07.
Field Management - Franklin Covey Field. Summer 2009 employment. Contact Ryan Kaspitzke at rkaspitzke@slbees.com or at 801-350-6930. Posted 11/14/07.
Technical Sales Representative - Idaho. Bayer CropScience, divison of Bayer Corporation. Wheat, sugarbeets, and vegetables. Required BS in Business, Ag Bus, or agronomy with 3+ years agronomy sales experience. See online at www.Bayerjobs.com, Position #4589. Posted 11/15/07.
Assistant Pro Center Manager - Wilco Agriliance in Sumner, Washington. Required 2 years experience in Ag or Turf and Ornamentals industry. Contact Jeff Freeman and 503-932-2853 for more information. Online at www.wilco.coop. Posted 12/14/07.
GPS Weed Mapping - Wasatch-Cache National Forests. Must be able to hike 50 miles per week alone in mountainous terrain. $13-14.50/hour. Contact Dr. Steve Dewey at 435-797-2256, steved@ext.usu.edu or Kimberly Andersen at 435-797-2637, kandersen@cc.usu.edu. Deadline April 15, 2008. Posted 1/9/08.
Nursery Supervisor - The Garden Lodge. Required one year experience in greenhouse/nursery, Associate's degree in horticulture or related field is preferred. Contact Curt Fullmer at 801-878-3169, ChayH@thegardenlodge.net. Posted 1/14/08.
Garden Supervisor - Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Required BS in Horticulture or related field or comparable experience. Send resume to Wendy Herzog, Human Resource Manager, Thanksgiving Point Institute, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043. Contact at 801-768-2300. Posted 1/16/08.
Horticulturist - Old Rock Church and Providence Inn. Landscaping to begin late winter or early spring. Work schedule is negotiable. $8.50 - $9.50/hr. Possible intern opportunity. Contact Karl Seethaler at 752-3432 or khseethaler@yahoo.com. Posted 1/16/08.
Horticulturist/Forestry Laborer - Parks and Recreation Division of the City of Idaho Falls. Must possess valid Idaho Driver's License. Contact Kelly Call, Personnel Secretary at 208-512-8248. Posted 1/16/08.
Grounds Maintenance - University of Utah Grounds Department. Hours will vary by season. $9/hour. Email Marcene Younker at MARCENE.YOUNKER@fm.utah.edu for more information. Posted 1/18/08.
GPS Field Inventories of Invasive Weeds - EcoLife Management. $11-14/hour, plus overtime, $75/week living allowance, and $1000 bonus at end of summer for satisfactory work. May 19-Aug. 15, 2008. Email resume to Chad Dewey at cdewey@ecolifeusa.com or call 435-851-6380. Posted 1/18/08.
Biological Science Technician - 2-3 positions in Kalispell, Montana - Flathead National Forest. GS-05 or GS-07. Apply online at www.avuecentral.com or www.usajobs.opm.gov, announcment: GS-404-5 Bio Tech (Plants) DE-OCR-0404-5-PLNT, GS-404-7 Bio Tech (Plants) DE-OCR-0404-7-PLNT. Contact Rebecca Whithed at 406-758-5348 or at rwithed@fs.fed.us. Posted 1/23/08.
Assistant Agronomist - Kansas State University. Required B.S. in agronomy, crop science, or closely related field and 3 years experience. $28,000-$32,000/year. Contact Dr. William Heer at bheer@ksu.edu, Position # W0041111, for more information. Applicant screening begins March 1, 2008. Posted 1/23/08.
2nd Assistant Superintendent - Alpine Country Club. Need turf degree and 3-5 years golf course work experience, pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one. $24,000-29,000 depending on experience. Send resume to Jake Ebner, Golf Course Superintendent, Alpine CC, 4994 West Country Club Drive, Highland, UT 84003; 801-756-0493, fax: 801-756-4608, jake@alpinecountryclub.org. Posted 1/25/08.
Assistant Superintendent - Park Meadows Country Club, Park CIty, UT. $38,000-44,000 + benefits. Send resume to John Hayes, fax: 435-658-4353, email: jhaynes@parkmeadowscc.com. Posted 1/25/08.
Noxious Weed Crew Member - Uinta National Forest, Pleasant Grove Ranger District. GS-4 or GS-5 ($12.36-13.83). Contact Marcy DeMillion, 801-342-5244, Fax: 801-785-6932. Posted 1/25/08.
Part Time/Seasonal Greenhouse Worker - Spanish Fork City Parks and Recreation. $7-9/hr, 20-30 hours/week. Apply online at www.spanishfork.org. Posted 1/25/08.
Landscape Maintenance Worker - Spanish Fork City Parks and Recreation, $8-9/hr DOE, 40 hours/week. Apply online at www.spanishfork.org. Posted 1/25/08.
U.S. Geological Survey - Soil sampling. May-August 2008. GS-5 (~$15/hr) with all expenses paid. Students should be an undergraduate or graduate in soil science and be able to identify soil horizons. Contact David B. Smith at 303-236-1849 or dsmith@usgs.gov. Posted 2/4/08.
Desert Water Gardens - Seasonal/Part time help in shop and greenhouse. Knowledge in propagation of pond plants and water gardens helpful. Call David at 801-270-0939. Posted 2/6/08.
Range Technician - Forest Service, Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Pleasant Grove, UT. Noxious weed crew. GS-4 or GS-5 level ($12.73-14.24/hr). Hiking trails and mapping noxious weeds with GPS unit, weed control. Contact Marcy DeMillion at 801-342-5244 or mdemillion@fs.fed.us for more info. Apply online at www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs, #DE-OCR-0455-4-RNG, #DE-OCR-0455-5-RNG. Posted 2/6/08.
Assistant Supervisor - Lincoln County Weed and Pest Control. Based in Kemmerer, WY, work throughout southern Lincoln County. Required BS in weed science, crop science, range managment, entomology, or related field. $37,000-45,000/yr + benefits. Contact Lincoln County Weed and Pest Control for an application at 307-886-3394 or snield48@silverstar.com. Deadline March 14, 2008. Posted 2/8/08.
Garden Supervisor - Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Supervise 9-15 gardeners. Required BS in horticulture or related field. $13-17/hr + benefits. Contact Wendy Herzog to more info or to apply at 801-768-2300. Posted 2/8/08.
Research Support Staff - Kaysville Research Farm. Summer job, approx. May 1 to Aug 31. $7-9/hr, M-F 7 am - 3:30 pm. Contact Dr. Brent Black at 435-797-2174 or blackb@ext.usu.edu for more infomation. Posted 2/13/08.
Landscape and Ground Maintenance Personnel - Ag-Trac Enterprises. $8-11/hr. For more information call 232-7623 or send resume to Agtrac@yahoo.com. Posted 2/13/08.
Sprinkler Supply Company - Delivery drivers and front counters. Starting $8-10/hr, full time. Contact Brandon Bushman at 435-787-1563. Posted 2/20/08.
Cactus and Tropicals - water and maintenance of indoor plants in Logan. Approx. 20 hrs/week, one year commitment required. Contact Kathy at 485-2542 x 107 or at Kathy@cactusandtropicals.com. Posted 2/20/08.
Gardeners - Isalo Garden Design. Looking for students to work April-October. $12/hr, 20 hrs/week. Contact Ginger McKenna at 801-706-4788 or isalodesign@hotmail.com. Posted 2/22/08.
Eastern Oregon Stewardship Services Corporation - Botanist position to collect native seed. Required BS degree in plant/rangeland ecology or related field, 2 seasons of field -experience. June 10-Aug. 15, 2008. $15-18/hr. For more information call 541-447-8166 or email byoutie@crestviewcable.com. Deadline May 9, 2008.
Vegetation Management Program - Uinta, Wasatch, Cache National Forest. Biology Aid/Technicians. GS-4 ($12.73/hr). Contact Mike Duncan at 801-236-3415 or email mduncan@fs.fed.us for more information. Apply by March 24, 2008. Posted 2/26/08.
Weed Crew - Uinta, Wasatch, Cache National Forest. Crew leader and 2 crew members. GS 4/5 ($12.73-14.24/hr). Contact Mike Duncan at 801-236-3415 or email mduncan@fs.fed.us for more information. Apply by March 24, 2008. Posted 2/26/08.
Assistant Professor - Horticultural Molecular Geneticist - Univerisity of Nebraska-Lincoln. PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, agronomy, or horticulture required. Apply online at http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #080117. Applications due March 28, 2008. For more information contact Dr. Mark Lagrimini at 402-472-1555 or mlagrimini2@unl.edu. Posted 2/27/08.
Assistant Professor - Plant Molecular Physiologist. Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln. PhD in molecular biology/physiology, agronomy/horticulture. Apply online at http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #080112. Applications due March 28, 2008. For more information contact Dr. Mark Lagrimini at 402-472-1555 or mlagrimini2@unl.edu. Posted 2/27/08.
Agronomist-Pasture Specialist - Deseret Cattle and Citrus, St. Cloud, Florida. BS/BA Agricultural degree + MS/MBA or 5+ years ag experience. Send resume to JStrong@ari-slc.com with job title as subject line. Posted 2/28/08.
Urban Forester - Salt Lake County. See online at www.jobs.slco.org/JobDetails.aspx?Postings=8063. Deadline is March 6.
Seasonal Insect Trapping - UDAF Insect Program. Salt Lake and Utah counties. See online at https://statejobs.utah.gov/jobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=16285. Contact Clint Burfitt for more info at 801-538-4912 or cburfitt@utah.gov. Posted 3/3/08.
Graduate Research Assistant - Soil and Fertilizer Chemistry. Kansas State University. Required BS or MS in soil science, agronomy, or related field. $17,262 MS stipend, $19,485 PhD stipend. Contact Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi at 785-532-7209 or ganga@ksu.edu. Posted 3/4/08.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Horticulture - Texas Tech Univeristy, Lubbock, TX. Required PhD in horticulture or related. See online at http://jobs.texastech.edu, #75900. Applications must be received by April 1, 2008. Posted 3/4/08.
Aaron's Landscaping LLC - Crew member/manager, arborist, design, estimator, specialty crew member/manager positions available. Contact Aaron at 435-994-1678 or fax resume to 435-753-1368. No experience necessary. $8-50/hr depending on experience. Open March 15, 2008. Posed 3/4/08.
Field Applications Engineer - Juniper Systems. Experience in agricultural research preferred. See description at www.junipersys.com/hr/temp/FieldApplicationsEngineer.pdf. Contact Jan Saalfeld at 435-753-1881, ext 8928 or jan@junipersys.com. Posted 3/7/08.
IPM Research Support Staff - Kaysville Research Farm. 20-25 hrs/week, $7.50-9.00/hr. Contact Dr. Kent Evans at 435-232-1908 or ckevans@cc.usu.edu for more info. Posted 3/7/08.
Research Support Staff - Kaysville Research Farm. 40 hrs/week, $7-9/hr. Contact Dr. Brent Black at 435-760-1122 or blackb@ext.usu.edu. Posted 3/7/08.
Education Garden Assistant - Central Utah Water Conservancy District. April - September. Full time seasonal position. Salary $11.00 to $13.00 per hour. For information go to www.cuwcd.com Maintain plants and landscape in the District's Education Garden and provide assistance for workshops, classes, garden fairs, tours, etc. Pruning, deadheading, weed management, disease and pest prevention, transplanting and planting various plant species. Work varied schedules. Posted 3/10/08
Red Pine Landscaping and Design - Sandy Utah. Hands on experience with the landcaping business, flexible school schedules, install systems and small retainer walls, water efficient designs, contact Will Timmons 801-599-7561 or Virginia Timmons 801-633-3600. Posted 3/10/08
Seasonal Internship or employment as Garden Assistant in Park City. Apply before April 11, 2008. Knowledge of perennial, annual and herb plants, fertilizers, noxious weeds, soils and planting techniques. Daily garden maintenance, pruning, mulching, planting and weeding. Must lift 30 lbs. M-W 7:30 to 6:00; Thursday 8 - noon. Off Fri, Sat. and Sun.
Pay $10 - $12 per hour. Call 435-640-2071 for information on interview or email resume, cover letter and courses completed to www.skipowder21@hotmail.com Posted 3/14/08
Research Associate - Vegetable/Horticulture Crop - position with University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Full time for two years. Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience or equivalent combination. Request application packet (775) 726-3109 or gatzkeh@unce.unr.edu Closes February 1, 2008 Posted 3/14/08
Residential Landscape Gardener - oversee maintanence of home landscape. Located in North Cove Gate + 4 acres near capitol building. Includes fruits, vegetables, planter boxes, and natural vegetation. Summer position with flexible hours. Contact Amanda Simmons or Natalie Gochnour at 801-532-6219. Posted 3/19/08.
Research Molecular Geneticist - USDA-ARS. Fargo, ND - Sunflower Research Unit. Complete info on position available at www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisons/hrd/index.html. Contact Brady A. Vick for more info at 701-239-1322 or brady.vick@ars.usda.gov. Applications must be postmarked by April 9, 2008. Posted 3/18/08.
Seasonal Help - Garden Gateway. 3339 N. Hwy. 91, Hyde Park, UT. Bring application after 4:00 pm M-F or Saturday. Posted 3/18/08.
Assistant Supervisor - Big Horn County Weed and Pest Control. $30,000-35,000/yr. Required BS in weed, crop science, or closely related field. Based in Greybull, WY. Deadline April 18, 2008. Call 307-765-2855 for more info. Posted 3/18/08.
Seasonal Workers - Big Horn County Weed and Pest Control. $9.50-10.00/hr. Summer spray crew to control invasive plant species. Call 307-765-2855 to request application. Deadline is April 15, 2008 by 5:00 pm. Posted 3/18/08.
Greenhouse Worker & Nursery Sales - The Greenhouse, Inc., Logan, UT. Pick up application at 295 W 300 S in Logan or call 752-7923. Posted 3/21/08.
Residential Landscape Maintenance, Account Manager - Dennis' Seven Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers, Portland, OR. Required degree in horticulture or related field. Bilingual preferred. Contact Jeff Rieger at jeffr@dennis7dees.com or 503-734-1321. Posted 3/21/08.
Golf-Plant Science Faculty Member - State University of New York, SUNY-Delhi. Required MS in agronomy, horticulture, or related field + 1-2 years teaching/industry experience. Contact Bonnie Martin at giambaew@delhi.edu for more info. Posted 3/21/08.
Watershed Program Coordinator - Sanpete County Soil Conservation District, Manti, UT. Must possess a B.S./B.A. degree in natural resource or public administration related fields or equivalent. Starting salary: $24,000 to $28,000 plus benefits. For full job description contact: Scott Daly, Division of Water Quality, P.O. BOX 144870 SLC, UT 84114. (801)528-6252. sdaly@utah.gov Fax 801-538-6016. Closing date: April 18, 2008.
Research Assistant - USDA Agricultural Research Service. Project on plants for rangeland rehabilitation. Plant science and biology majors preferred, other majors also encouraged to apply. Full time in summer, part time during fall semester. $9.24/hr. Contact Dale Nielson at dale.nielson@ars.usda.gov or at 770-6272 for more info or to schedule and interview. Posted 3/26/08.
Irrigation Specialist - Conceptual Landscape Design, LLC. Oversee irrigation installation and repair. Spanish language ability a plus. 40 hrs/week. $8-12/hr. Contact Andy at 435-760-0286. Posted 3/26/08.
Traces Garden & Gift Shop - garden, nursery, gift, and flower shop in Sugar House area. Spring/summer help, flexible schedule. Contact Joni or Tanya at 801-467-9544 for an interview. Posted 4/4/08.
Horticulture Account Manager - need to be familiar with landscape design and maintenance. $11-13/hr. Email resume to jobs@hrserviceinc.com or fax to 801-685-8404. Posted 4/4/08.
Soil Scientist - BeneTerra, LLC. Sheridan, WY. Required BS in Soil Science, Agronomy, or closely related field; certified as CPSS or CPAg or ability to certify within 5 years. Send application letter and resume to: BeneTerra, LLC, Attn: James Mathews, 1415 N Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801. Contact James Mathews at 307-673-0607 for more info. Posted 4/9/08.
Project Manager - Wyoming Landscape Contractors, Jackson Hole, WY. Need good organizational skills, understanding of plant material, and landscape processes. Contact Jeff VanZanten at 307-733-3961 or jeffwlc@msn.com. Posted 4/11/08.
Outside Sales Representative - JB Nursery, Seattle, WA. Need horticulture degree/background, will train right person. Emphais in selling B&B and container shade trees. Contact Brad Veibell at 888-468-6440, ext. 254 or 503-991-6846 (cell). Posted 4/11/08.
Graduate Assistantship - Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee. Master/PhD level. Contact Dr. Robert N. Trigiana at 865-974-0221 or rtrigian@utk.edu for more info. For info on applying contact Dr. Reid Gerhardt at rgerhard@utk.edu. Posted 4/14/08.
Graduate Assistantship - Insect Pathology, University of Tennessee. Master/PhD level. Contact Dr. Juan L. Jurat-Fuentes at 865-974-5931 or jurat@utk.edu for more info. For info on applying contact Dr. Reid Gerhardt at rgerhard@utk.edu. Posted 4/14/08.
Graduate Assistantship - Weed Science/Invasive Weed Management, University of Tennessee. Master/PhD level. Contact Dr. Greg Armel at 865-974-8829 or garmel@utk.edu. Posted 4/14/08.
Graduate Assistantships - University of Tennessee. MS - Molecular plant-nematode interactions; MS or PhD - Bioenery - switchgrass biotechnology; MS or PhD - Phytosensors; MS or PhD - Weed genomics: Non-target resistance of glysophate in horseweed. Contact Dr. Neal Stewart at nealstewart@utk.edu for more info. Posted 4/14/08.
Graduate Assistantship - Weed Science. University of Tennessee. MS or PhD. Contact Dr. Tom Muellerat 865-974-8805 or tmueller@utk.edu. Posted 4/14/08
Graduate Assistantship - Vegetable Crop Production. University of Tennessee. Contact Dr. Annette Wszelaki at 865-974-8332 or annette2@utk.edu. Posted 4/14/08.
Extension Area Specialist/Cropping Systems - NDSU Extension Service. Required MS in crop/weed science, preferred PhD. For more information contact the Director's Office and North Central Research Extension Center, 701-857-7679 or donna.arnott@ndsu.edu. Posted 4/23/08.
Assistant Professor - Horticulture. West Virginia University. PhD in horticulture or related field required. Contact Dr. Barton Baker at bbaker2@wvu.edu. Applications accepted until June 1, 2008. Posted 5/1/08.
Assistant Professor - Plant Pathology, Nematology. Washington State University. 75% research, 25% teaching. Contact Dr. Hanu Pappu at hrp@wsu.edu for more information. Applicant screening will begin July 14, 2008. Posted 5/1/08.