Aquatic Farm Technician

Aquatic Network; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Kentucky is hiring an Aquatic Farm Technician to support the Aquaculture Program. Responsibilities include assisting with general maintenance, animal care, and facility management in the Aquaculture Research Center. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant farm knowledge. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farm activities required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed.
• Must work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities.
• Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center.
• Respond to urgent animal care situations.

Skills

Knowledge of Farm activities

Effective oral and writing skills

Ability to work independently

Team cooperation

Initiative and resourcefulness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Aquatic Farm Technician – Kentucky State University, 103 Athletic Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601

Farm Technician - Aquaculture
FT GRANTS NON EXEMPT-610002
Aquaculture Research Center, Frankfort, KY, US
Requisition ID: 2306

TITLE: Aquatic Farm Technician
DEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
REPORTS TO: Aquaculture Farm Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Aquaculture Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Aquaculture Program/Research Center, in the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources.
• Assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities such as mowing, general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, light electrical work, harvesting, and assisting in the care of animals.
• Perform fertilizing, grounds keeping, and aquatic pesticide and herbicide application.
• Some weekend work will be required on an as needed basis.
• Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (KSU).
• Assist in the management of operations at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center.
• Assist in conducting farm activities such as unloading shipments, harvesting, and repair work as needed.
• Assist with grounds keeping such as mowing and trimming.
• Assist in making repairs and improvements.
• Assist with monitoring and weekly checks of safety systems.
• Respond to urgent animal care situations, including afterhours.
• Maintaining clean and organized research spaces as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Farm activities.
• Effective oral and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and professionalism are essential.
• High School Diploma.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Working Conditions

• Field work may involve extended physical exertion.
• Exposure to unusual elements, such as uncomfortable temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises; standard safety procedures apply. All necessary personal protective equipment will be provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs or more.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.