SE, (CHINO VALLEY) Agriculture Field Lab Tech, WS9980

Yavapai-College; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Yavapai College is hiring an Agriculture Field Lab Tech to support greenhouse and outdoor campus areas, including aquaculture facilities.

You will care for plants and fish, assist with irrigation, and interact with students and staff while working up to 20 hours per week. The role requires a proactive, dependable team member with basic analytical skills and good communication.

Qualifications

• Working toward an Agriculture Degree or Certificate is required.
• Must be dependable, able to take direction and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must have good knowledge of plants and fish; care for greenhouse and campus areas.
• Knowledge of computerized control systems for maintaining an automated environment preferred.
• Good communication, basic analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings.
• Feed fish on a set schedule and maintain water quality, temperature and clarity in the aquaculture facility.
• Troubleshoot facility issues and communicate findings to staff.
• Spray shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests.
• Set up and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems.
• Transplant trees, shrubs and plants and prepare for sale; assist with student tours.
• Provide information to students/public during work time; use computers to communicate and find supplies.
• May operate tractors and other machinery to mow, rake and maintain facilities.

Skills

Plant & fish knowledge

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Computerized control systems

Education

Agriculture degree or certificate in progress

Tools

Irrigation system operation

Job description

Description of Position:

Position may close before the posted end date without notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.
Position Supervisor: Marnee Zazueta
Department/Office: Chino Valley Agribusiness Center
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, 0-20 hours per week depending on department need, availability of funds and student eligibility.
This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College.
The Agriculture Field Lab Tech must have a good knowledge of plants and fish, be able to effectively care for the greenhouse area, and other areas of the campus including the equine arena. They should like working outdoors and be physically fit. They need communication skills in order to interact with students, staff and the public. Knowledge of computerized control systems for maintaining an automated and controlled environment, good communication skills, basic analytical skills, and attention to detail are preferred. Working towards an Agriculture Degree or Certificate is required. Finally, they should be dependable, able to take direction and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements:

All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form.

• Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility, applicants must:
  • Have current aid year FAFSA verified and on file at Yavapai College
  • Be funded for at least 6 credit hours while employed in this position
  • Be in good financial aid standing at Yavapai College
  • Have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA
  • Be receiving their financial aid from Yavapai College

• Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Feed fish on a set schedule
• Maintain appropriate water quality, temperature, and clarity in the aquaculture facility
• Trouble shoot problems with the facility and communicate your findings
• Spray shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
• Set-up and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants
• Transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
• Provide information to students and the public during student work time and tours
• Use computers to communicate and find needed supplies
• May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to mow, rake and maintain facility

Student workers split their time between greenhouse and the outdoors. When working in greenhouses they are in environments with temperature, ventilation, humidity, light and water all controlled to keep an optimum greenhouse. They will perform many manual duties that include lifting; stooping, kneeling or standing for long periods of time. The hours of work per week are 20 during the summer and 15 during the school year. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accomplish the jobs and coordinate with faculty and staff.

The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired. This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need.

This position is employed by Yavapai College, unless otherwise noted in the above job description. Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows:

Prescott Campus
1100 E Sheldon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301

Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Drive
Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC)
220 Ruger Road
Prescott, AZ 86301

Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science
2275 Old Home Manor Drive
Chino Valley, AZ 86323

Prescott Valley Campus
6955 Panther Path
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Sedona Center
4215 Arts Village Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.