Farm Operations Technician I - Field & Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska is seeking a Farm Hand to support large-scale research on 3,000 acres of row crops. The role includes operating tractors, maintaining grounds, and assisting with irrigation and field activities, with irregular hours in inclement weather.

The position is categorized as Ag Research Technician I within UNL, offering strong benefits, paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and employee education programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with agricultural experience.
• Knowledge of basic agronomic principles for forage crops.
• Ability to operate and adjust agricultural field equipment and perform basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors to transport supplies and harvested crops.
• Maintain facility grounds and roadsides.
• Perform routine farm equipment maintenance and repair.
• Conduct field activities for irrigated and dry-land crop production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the facility.

Skills

Operate tractors

Grounds maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Irrigated crop production

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska is seeking a Farm Hand to support large-scale research on 3,000 acres of row crops. The role includes operating tractors, maintaining grounds, and assisting with irrigation and field activities, with irregular hours in inclement weather.

The position is categorized as Ag Research Technician I within UNL, offering strong benefits, paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and employee education programs.