Plant Sciences Associate
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10109440 Ubicación Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business Walt Disney World Resort Fecha de publicación 15/01/2025Detalles del empleo:
About the Role & Team:
Be a part of a transformative team and culture. The Agricultural Sciences team, part of Disney's Animals, Science & Environment, offers positions designed to provide you with hands-on work experience in the unique growing areas that are part of Living with The Land, an agricultural attraction at Epcot®. This position in Agricultural Sciences requires a professional background in horticultural sciences including plant biology, nutrition, entomology, and plant tissue culture.
As a Plant Sciences Associate, you will learn operational aspects of all disciplines of agricultural sciences represented at The Land and advance the technical work in their area of expertise in agriculture, hydroponics, plant sciences, research, plant tissue culture, or entomology. You will learn and be a subject matter expert in sustainable agriculture for the Behind the Seeds tour training of Education Guides and will assist with technical questions the Guests may ask during tour.
You will report to the Horticulturist & Student Program Manager.
This is a Full-time role.
What You Will Do:
Maintain a high-quality greenhouse show of over 150 hydroponically-grown food crops from all over the globe
Propagate, transplant, irrigate, prune and harvest a wide variety of plants
Provide show-quality maintenance and general cleanup: washing, raking, and sweeping greenhouse areas
Expertly implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to ensure effective, sustainable pest control solutions
Build and install unique vignettes, lighting displays, and gardens within The Land greenhouses for Epcot Festivals
Learn all greenhouse systems, environmental controls, irrigation programming, vehicle fueling, pump and filtration systems, hydroponic growing mechanics, and how to properly use horticulture tools and equipment
Recognize issues with plant health, greenhouse operations systems, or plant growing systems and resolve problem and/or report to Leader
Propose and develop research projects and variety trials in conjunction with PhD-level Research Manager in the Department.
Conduct thorough investigations, and accurately collect and summarize data culminating in reports of research findings for the improvement of show greenhouses
Lead and advocate for our platinum-level Zero-Waste recycling program ensuring its continued success and sustainability
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Interest in working with food crops in greenhouses and working in a laboratory
A valid U.S. Driver's License
Heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs
Can operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting
Can work in hot, humid greenhouses
Understanding of plant biology, pest management and horticultural practices
Familiarity with plant identification, growth requirements, and environmental conditions
Experience or familiarity with hydroponic growing systems
Ability to and familiarity with data collection
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Plant Science, Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture or related field
Preferred Education:
Relevant certifications in horticulture, pest management, food safety, arboriculture or landscape design
Additional Information:
Benefits & Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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