Student Agriculture Technician

EKU Careers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Student Agriculture Technician to assist with livestock care and farm maintenance at Meadowbrook Farm. This part-time position requires enrollment at EKU and provides valuable experience in agricultural practices. Candidates with large equipment and animal experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Large equipment and animal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the feeding and care of livestock.
• Assist in planting and harvesting forage-related crops.
• Maintain the grounds and appearance of the farm.

Skills

Large equipment experience

Large animal experience

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Student Agriculture Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 68R000 - University Business Services

Division: 4R0000 - Finance & Administration

Position Location: Other EKU Location

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade:Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Matt Collins

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student ag techs will assist with the feeding and care of all livestock at Meadowbrook Farm. Assisting with planting and harvesting of forage related crops will also be required. Students ag techs will also assist in maintaining the grounds and appearance of the farm. This will include mowing, picking up limbs, taking and picking up trash, and general cleaning of facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Large equipment experience preferred.
Large animal experience preferred.

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.