OPS Laboratory Technician IV - 42913165

To be considered for this position, please submit your application via the People First system at: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42913165 Job Details | State of Florida (myflorida.com) Requisition No: 835780 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42913165 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 42913165 Salary: $15.50 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -- THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION*** CONTACT: Antonio Bongiovanni, (386) 853-6453 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in a greenhouse, laboratory, the biological sciences, or related field. College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences. (Note: If education is being used to qualify for this position, you must provide a copy of an official or unofficial transcript as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.) Possession of a valid Driver License. ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NOTES: Preference will be granted to applicants with work experience with a biological focus. Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage. JOB DUTIES: This position is primarily responsible for greenhouse duties including but not limited to: Watering, trimming trees, planting seed, grafting, removing dead trees and greenhouse trash, and general greenhouse sanitation. Lab work may include making media, tissue culture, and sample preparation. Performs related duties as required or assigned by management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Prior knowledge of plant-insect interaction. Knowledge of basic laboratory and greenhouse safety procedures. Skill in written and verbal communication. Task oriented and time management skills. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously. Ability to work independently. Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather. Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments. Ability to interact with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*); Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com; State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees); Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com; Employee Assistance Program (EAP). *Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees SPECIAL NOTES: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: LA CROSSE, FL, US, 32658 Nearest Major Market: Gainesville Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: greenhouse, lab, biological sciences, or related field: 4 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Alachua, FL 32615: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person