Research Support Staff (pos# 0078549)

Research Support Staff (pos# 0078549)

Location

UH Manoa - Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-02077

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Lyon Arboretum

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0078549

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions)

• *Maintains greenhouse plantings including watering, fertilizing, pest and weed control,

repotting, accurate labeling, mixing planting media, maintenance of good light levels for

various plants, and maintains greenhouse inventory.

• *Assists collections managers with maintaining and updating data on plant collections at

Lyon Arboretum, records accession numbers, source, status, planting location, verification,

endangerment, etc. using computer-based programs.

• *Performs propagation of tropical plants using a variety of methods such as use of seeds,

cuttings, air layering, grafting, rhizome or corm division, etc.

• *Assists in carrying out integrated pest management strategies on greenhouse collections,

including chemical pesticide application, mechanical removal, and methods used to

encourage beneficial organisms.

• *Provides horticultural and botanical information and plant identification to Arboretum staff,

University students and faculty, businesses, government, and the public.

• *Moves items weighing up to 50 pounds and traverses uneven terrain in inclement weather

for Arboretum operations

• *Assists Horticultural Manager with planning, preparation, and implementation of plant sale

events.

• *Participates in Arboretum events such as open houses, dedications, memorial services,

and plant sales, which include periodic weekend activities and events.

• Gives advice to the public on choice and care of plants.
• Assists Grounds and Collections staff with maintenance of plant collections within the

garden by weeding, pruning, fertilizing, labeling, and planting.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in horticulture, botany, natural resource management

or related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with

responsibilities for horticulture or greenhouse management; or any equivalent combination

of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education,

knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of horticulture

and/or greenhouse management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to

apply concepts and terminology.

• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws,

rules, regulations and systems associated with pesticides and/or hazardous materials.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full

range problems that may commonly occur in the area of plant propagation, plant nursery or

greenhouse work.

• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and

procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal

and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs of equipment/supplies, independently and/or with assistance or

broken down into smaller weight loads or utilizing appropriate methods (e.g. carts, dollies, or

team lifts).

• Able to work in uneven terrain in inclement conditions.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends and/or holidays as

needed. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner.

Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Drivers license (class 3), comparable drivers

license, or other means of transportation, which meets position needs.

Desirable Qualification

• Ability to perform nursery work, plant propagation, pest control and to use appropriate tools,

such as clippers, grafting knives, misting devices and irrigation equipment.

• Working knowledge and understanding of tropical plant identification, taxonomy, and

systematics, with emphasis on native Hawaiian plants.

• Experience working in botanical garden or commercial plant nurseries.
• Experience in marketing and retail of plants and gardening products.
• Knowledge of conservation issues in Hawaii.

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Inquiries: Tim Kroessig, kroessig@hawaii.edu

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YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

The University of Hawaii is committed to providing benefits that matter to you at each stage of your employment. In addition to competitive salary, we offer a wide variety of resources and benefits programs to our employees, such as a comprehensive health care insurance, pension/retirement program, life insurance, supplemental retirement savings plans, vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, child care assistance and education assistance programs. To view a summary of the employee benefits, please visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/documents/2054/ or for more detailed information, please visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/faculty-staff/benefits

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