Research Farm Technician II

Job Title Research Farm Technician II

Requisition Number RE51578

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/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds

Shift

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

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a highly organized, skilled, versatile, and adaptable Research Farm Technician II to join the Research Farms division. The Research Farms provide a dynamic environment for teaching, research, and extension opportunities, serving faculty, staff, and students across the college. This Research Farm Technician II role is a vital part of the team, supporting essential farm operations from maintaining and repairing farm equipment to assisting in various farm operations for support of crop production, and assisting with research projects and facilities as necessary. This position is located at the C. Oran Little Research Center (LRC) in Versailles.

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
• assist with construction projects
• maintain and improve aesthetics of the facilities
• other duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:

• A formal mentoring program
• Access to a staff development fund
• A dedicated Staff Recognition Program
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

For more details about the Research Farms division, visit: Research Farms.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply 09/24/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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