Agricultural Science Center Laborer

NMSU; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center at Farmington is seeking an Agricultural Science Center Laborer to support daily operations of agricultural research plots and demonstration activities.

The role includes planting, irrigation, maintenance of fields and facilities, and operating tractors and equipment; weekend/evening shifts may be required. High school diploma or higher is required, and applicants should be prepared for physical labor and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Plants, harvests, cultivates and irrigates experimental research plots and research field crops.
• Mows, edges and waters lawns, trees and shrubs; cleans shops, sheds and barns.
• Rakes leaves and removes debris; sprays for weeds and insects; applies fertilizers and pesticides.
• Operates farm equipment including tractors and harvesters; hauls debris and transports supplies.
• May assist in fence/road/structure maintenance and related repairs.
• Feeds, waters and cares for research livestock; ensures safety procedures are followed.

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

Department Contact:Rebecca Martinez, [e-mail], 646-3125

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:The New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington is seeking an Agricultural Science Center Laborer to assist with the daily operations and maintenance of agricultural research and demonstration activities.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Agricultural Science Center Laborer

College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

Department: 317700-AG SCIENCE CTR AT FARMINGTON

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Farmington, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:May work on weekends and evenings

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Plants, harvests, cultivates and irrigates experimental research plots and research field crops. Mows, edges and waters lawns, trees and shrubs. Rakes leaves and removes debris. Sprays for weeds and insects. Distributes fertilizers and pesticides to research field crops and experimental research plots. Operates farm equipment including tractors and harvesters. Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers and hand tools. Operation of NMSU vehicles for hauling debris and transporting equipment and supplies. May assist in putting up fences, fixing roads, maintenance of sheds and buildings. Sprays for weeds and insects Applies, mixes and measures fertilizers and pesticides to research field crops and experimental research plots operates farm equipment including tractors and harvesters operates large power lawn mowers, edges and hand tools operating of vehicles for hauling debris and transporting supplies. May perform repairs and/or construction of fences, roads, sheds and buildings. Cleans shops, sheds and barns. Feeds, waters and cares for research livestock. Cleans and sterilizes cages, stalls and feeding equipment

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.