Student Farm Operations Assistant

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); In loco; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a student assistant to support a department or project with hands-on farm tasks and outdoor activities.

You'll lift up to 50 pounds, operate tools and equipment, plant and harvest crops, and care for livestock under supervision. Training is provided; a current enrolled student is required. This is a part-time, on-site role supporting day-to-day operations.

Competenze

• Ability to communicate professionally with university staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Physical condition adequate to perform duties.
• Must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment.
• Summer eligibility requires three or more semester hours or courses.
• Student assistants may not hold other positions simultaneously.

Mansioni

• Prepares soil for planting using hand tools and farm machinery.
• Plants, cultivates, and harvests crops.
• Feeds, waters, and monitors health of livestock and poultry.
• Operates and maintains farm machinery and equipment.
• Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to crops and fields.
• Repairs fences, outbuildings, and other farm structures.
• Assists in the delivery and nurturing of livestock and poultry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Professional communication

Follow instructions

Operate tools & machinery

Physical fitness

Formazione

University student enrollment

Strumenti

Hand tools

Farm machinery

Descrizione del lavoro

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a student assistant to support a department or project with hands-on farm tasks and outdoor activities.

You'll lift up to 50 pounds, operate tools and equipment, plant and harvest crops, and care for livestock under supervision. Training is provided; a current enrolled student is required. This is a part-time, on-site role supporting day-to-day operations.