Accepting Applications for Fall 2026.

About the role

• The Greenhouse Caretaker is responsible for the daily care of a variety of plants in the greenhouse and in the department.  Greenhouse Caretaker is also responsible for the daily upkeep of the greenhouse facilities.
• The Caretaker should live close to or on campus due to the frequency of times required to work. 

Qualifications

• Must be able to work every weekday and at least one weekend day per week. Preference is given to candidates who can work every day of the week.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assigned tasks without supervision.
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Must be a current student at Bethel University.
• Previous experience with plants preferred.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the Greenhouse Caretaker will work in the following environments:

• Indoor controlled, temperate environment.
• Hot and humid environment in the greenhouse.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Animal Caretaker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and routinely lift/move at least 30 pounds.
• Ability to use small step ladders to perform work.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

Expected Hours of Work:

The work expectations for Greenhouse Caretaker student employees includes:

• Must be able to work daily Monday through Friday for .5-2 hours per day.  The Caretaker must also be able to work at least one day per weekend and ideally both weekend days most of the time.
• Daily work times will be arrange based on the Caretaker’s school schedule, but must occur between 7AM and 9PM
• Student employees may not work over 20 hours per week during the school year among all Bethel employment.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.