Farm Hand (Clay Center, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Clay Center (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a Farm Hand at the USMARC facility in Clay Center, Nebraska. The role includes irrigated forage crop production, equipment maintenance, and support for livestock care across multiple sites.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent with farm experience, valid driver’s license, and ability to perform repairs. The job may require irregular hours and travel between pastures, with sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in agriculture.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and perform basic repair of agricultural field equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Tillage, planting, chemical applications, irrigation and harvesting operations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and repair.
• Assist livestock feeding, fence work, and building/facility maintenance.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Driver's license

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working Title

Farm Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Department

USMARC-0937

Description Of Work

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center ( USMARC ) is a 34,000-acre facility near Clay Center, NE. All work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries.

As a Farm Hand, you will:

• Perform all activities associated with irrigated forage crop production including but not limited to tillage, planting, chemical applications, irrigation and harvesting operations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and repair.
• Assist other operational areas including but not limited to livestock feeding and care, fence installation and repair, building /facility maintenance.

Irregular hours and work in inclement weather required. Travel between pastures and facilities required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and have been named a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation: go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in agriculture. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and perform basic repair of agricultural field equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Posted Salary

$18.55/hr minimum