Research Farm Technician II
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Farming / Fishing / Forestry
Posted on May 12, 2023
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Farm Technician II
Requisition Number
RE39957
Working Title
Department Name
81270:Research Farms
Work Location
Versailles, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.00-24.02/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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, 8:00am-4:30pm, 37.5 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime.
Job Summary
The 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 projects, 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
05/18/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Farm Technician II
Requisition Number
RE39957
Working Title
Department Name
81270:Research Farms
Work Location
Versailles, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.00-24.02/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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, 8:00am-4:30pm, 37.5 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime.
Job Summary
The 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 projects, 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
05/18/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your experience working with farm machinery/equipment.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have a valid Kentucky Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume