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NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• Assists the Lab Supervisor with the maintenance of the native plant beds, the Outdoor Living Laboratory, other external native plant gardens.
• Monitoring and maintain watering schedules, vegetation management by removal of invasive and weedy plant species by mechanical removal, gas powered equipment such a weed eater, and handheld sprayers.
• Assists with general outdoor plant, shrub and tree maintenance: including trimming, pruning, and will learn Integrated pest management protocols.
• Removal and disposal of dead plant material, woody debris and trash from the Outdoor Living Laboratory.
• Learn basic plant Identification of native and invasive plant species, as well as the technology used to identify living organisms, and report to the Lab Supervisor for confirmation and documentation.
• Assist with seed collection, cleaning, and processing of native seed from collection to germination, planting and maintenance during plant establishment, including watering.
• Assist the Lab Supervisor in supporting academic labs, internal and external activities, events, and must attend meetings upon request.
• Assists with the maintenance and security of classrooms and associated lab spaces, including weekly cleaning of these areas by checklist procedure.
• Assists with projects as needed, EX: rain garden maintenance, support of student learning through various academic programs, and activities, etc.
• Assist with science print jobs upon request.
• Creates labels, forms and other simple documents and materials.
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of ERS/Outdoor Living Laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Notifies the Lab Supervisor of supply needs
• Must possess the ability to work independently for short periods of time.
• Reports potential safety hazards to the ERS/Outdoor Living Laboratory Supervisor, science chair, and division dean.
• This is an entry level position; the ideal candidate will receive internal training, and opportunities for external professional development. This includes delivery through video, webinars, and general exposure to OSHA and Environmental issues/problem solving that occur with this position.
• Some flexibility is required as occasional weekend events occur within the Outdoor Living Laboratory.

Salary $12.50 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of scientific subjects such as environmental science, botany, geology, hydrology, remote sensing, landscaping, basic carpentry skills, will be considered. Knowledge of governmental safety regulations or willingness to obtain OSHA (10) 30-hour (preferred) card credentials.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Stooping
• Bending
• Kneeling

Constantly

• Hearing
• Repetitive Motion
• Talking

The worker uses chemicals, herbicide, dyes, etc., under direct supervision of supervisor. The worker will weed eat, mow, use loppers, hatchets, and power tools, under supervisor's direct supervision. We occasionally must move or remove wildlife from places they shouldn't be, such as spiders, snakes, and various mammals and birds.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Worker may work in all four seasons, which includes some exposure to weather, including ice and/or snow, heat, humidity. We follow the OSHA 1910 standard and training modules will be assigned as soon as employment begins.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to obtain OSHA (10) 30-hour (preferred) card credentials.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.