Botanical Garden Staff

Nursery Research Technician (Part-Time)

The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden (MEMBG) at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Nursery Technician (NT). This position will be a one year (twelve month), part time (14 hours per week) term appointment beginning as soon as possible. The NT will work three shifts per week (two five hour and one four hour shift). They will be responsible for the day to day work involved with horticultural trials of plant introductions from winter rainfall regions of South Africa. The position will include typical nursery responsibilities, such as propagating, watering, weeding, pest monitoring and production as well as work on the grounds with maintenance and care of South African plants in the Mediterranean Ecosystems and South African Succulents gardens. In addition to hands on plant care duties, the NT will spend a portion of their time recording data on the plant health, growth, and horticultural care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about horticulture and botany to learn about South African plants while evaluating potential plant introductions for California gardens. To apply go to https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu and apply to Job Requisition #30692. Check out the Job Description here.

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