Agricultural Field & Lab Technician

New Mexico State University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington seeks an Agricultural Science Center Laborer to support daily operations and maintenance of research plots.

You will plant, irrigate, mow, spray fertilizers and pesticides, operate tractors, and assist with fencing, roads, and building upkeep. The role is full-time at the Farmington satellite location with weekend/evening work possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree required.

Responsibilities

• Plants, harvests, cultivates and irrigates experimental research plots and field crops.
• Mows, edges, waters lawns, trees and shrubs; rakes leaves; removes debris.
• Sprays for weeds and insects; applies fertilizers and pesticides.
• Operates farm equipment including tractors and harvesters; drives NMSU vehicles for hauling debris and transporting equipment.
• May assist in putting up fences, repairs roads, sheds and buildings.
• Cleans shops, sheds and barns; feeds, waters and cares for research livestock.

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington seeks an Agricultural Science Center Laborer to support daily operations and maintenance of research plots.

You will plant, irrigate, mow, spray fertilizers and pesticides, operate tractors, and assist with fencing, roads, and building upkeep. The role is full-time at the Farmington satellite location with weekend/evening work possible.