Student Hazelnut Research Farm Worker

Job Title Student Hazelnut Research Farm Worker Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th – 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill 4-6 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week per student) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU).

Performs light to heavy tasks such as equipment operations, grounds maintenance, data collection, sample processing, and other horticulture-related activities. Position includes working at the research farm, located 3 miles from the main OSU campus. Occasional work in the lab and greenhouses located on-campus will be required.

Program background information:

https://plantbreeding.oregonstate.edu/plantbreeding/research/hazelnut-breeding-program

Position Duties

75% Research Farm Work – Harvest of hazelnuts by hand, on an individual tree basis. Move bags of nuts to and from dryer, sorting, recording data. Plot maintenance, hand watering, brush removal, sucker removal using hand and power tools, digging trees and planting trees, moving sawdust, propagation of trees, nut and seed harvest.

Successfully complete and maintain appropriate farm, lab and greenhouse safety training and certifications.

15% Greenhouse Work – Assist with seed planting, transplanting, labeling and staking trees, irrigation. Move potted plant material from one location to another.

5% Lab Work – Wash dishes, label sample tubes, and refill supplies. Lab is located in Ag & Life Sciences Bldg.

5% Computer Work – Data entry using Excel and other MS Office programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, and lift up to 25-50 lbs.
• Interest and knowledge in horticulture, plant breeding, agriculture crop science, forestry, or plant sciences.
• Good communication skills, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow directions, apply accuracy and attention to details in all tasks.
• Experience with agriculture-related activities and use of power tools such as chainsaws, drills, saws.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• May include operating power tools such as chainsaw, drills, etc.
• May include use of hand tools including saws, pruners, hammers.
• May include work outdoors in all types of weather. (Rain gear is provided when necessary).
• May require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods.
• May be exposed to dust, fumes, noise and variation in temperature.
• May require maneuvering and transporting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• May require working around chemicals, paint, fertilizers, and caustic compounds. Lab and farm safety procedures are followed.
• Need to be available a minimum of 4 hours each day worked, 12-20 hours/week.

Posting Number P10980SE Number of Vacancies 5 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/03/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/22/2024 Full Consideration Date 05/02/2024 Closing Date 05/05/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student – open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Bryan Webber at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Read Full Description