Plant Health Aide
Plant Health Aide
Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Salary:
Starting at $22.95 per hour
Apply Before: August 8, 2025
Start Date: Approximately September 15, 2025
Location: Statewide and includes travel, including overnight.
This position is located in Michigan
This position serves as support to MDARD’s plant and pest detection programs:
- Setting and checking box tree moth traps.
- Field work collecting and processing insect samples.
- Maximum of 719 hours per year and 129 hours per month.
- Workdays are M-F and the hours per week/day vary by project and time of year.
- The position lasts from May-December.
- For travel, mileage, hotels and meals will be reimbursed.
Preferred Education and Experience:
High School Education Some biology/insect experience either in a classroom environment or at another job is preferred.
To Apply Email a cover letter and resume to Andria McCubbin, McCubbinA@Michigan.gov