Farm Aide

Texas A&M University System; Kingsville (TX); In loco; USD 27.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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The Farm Aide position at Texas A&M University-Kingsville supports Campus Operations across the Kingsville campus. The role involves maintenance of the university farm, equipment operation, irrigation tasks, and general grounds upkeep under supervision.

Applicants should be prepared to perform seasonal tasks, work independently or with others, and participate in after-hours calls or weekend duties as needed. Safety and reliability are essential.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively.
• Safety minded and detail oriented.

Mansioni

• Mows, weeds, trims, and maintains lawn areas weekly.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment including tractors and UTVs.
• Perform irrigation tasks and check hoses and leaks.
• Inspect and report property deficiencies to supervisor.
• Assist with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and events.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Conoscenze

Multitask

Teamwork

Livestock knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Independent

Communication

Safety minded

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Job Title

Farm Aide

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University-Kingsville Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Job Description Summary

The Farm Aide, under supervision, preventative maintenance of a university farm including equipment, and general property maintenance. Operates farm machinery and assist with farm maintenance responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Support

• Mows, weed eats, edge and blow lawn areas weekly.
• Trims trees, hedges, and plants to maintain neat appearance and shape.
• Weeds and maintains flower beds weekly or as needed.
• Daily trash pickup in assigned areas and exterior trash bins.
• Shovels exterior walkways during wintery weather; salts or sands building entrances.
• Maintains streets, pavement, and drainage.
• Operate mechanical, gas-powered, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing grounds duties

Farm Maintenance

• Maintain fences, gates, barns and other structures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of barns, pens, equipment areas and grounds.
• Operates and maintain farm equipment such as tractors, UTV's, and other farm equipment
• Performs irrigation tasks, checks hoses, pumps, and water lines for leaks and repairs.
• Maintains farm perimeters including fire break lanes where needed.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Assist with special projects such as improvements, land management, or seasonal tasks.

Equipment Support

• Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools after each use.
• Operates power washing of sidewalks and building entrances.

Special Projects and Reporting

• Inspects and reports property and grounds for deficiencies and reports them to their maintenance supervisor.
• During weather events may be assigned duties to service interior buildings.
• Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
• Completes all task assigned by supervisor.

Communication

• Reports broken and inoperable grounds equipment to Grounds Manager.
• Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager.

Other Duties

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of livestock behavior and basic animal care.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Safety‑minded and detail‑oriented.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
• Ability to work in a lift and perform duties at higher elevations

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
• This position working hours can be described as shift work
• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

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