Agricultural Science Center Laborer

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

• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 21 2026 - 23:55 MDT

• 503998
• NMSU satellite location, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 21 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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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

Position Title: 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.

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.

Recruitment Summary

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College is a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus was established to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

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