Research Farm Technician II

Job Title Research Farm Technician II

Requisition Number RE48099

Working Title 

Department Name 81270:Research Farms

Work Location Versailles, KY

Grade Level 40

Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education 

HS

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Required Related Experience 

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNone.

Physical RequirementsRequires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds

ShiftMonday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00 pm, 40 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime.

Job SummaryThe Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment seeks a Research Farm Technician II. The Research Farm Tech position is located at the C. Oran Little Research Center (LRC) in Versailles. The person in this position provides support for research activities and performs other duties and tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility. Responsibilities include general farm and facilities maintenance such as: mowing, hand trimming, landscape maintenance, planting trees, tree/ tree limb removal/ cleanup, including felling trees, road repairs, fence construction/ repair including painting, building repairs/maintenance/painting, calibrate pesticide application equipment, mix and apply pesticides, other duties as assigned to maintain and improve aesthetics of the facilities, assist with construction project, any/all other duties and tasks related to facilities and farm maintenance not specifically described above.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities 

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience 

Deadline to Apply 11/26/2024

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