Temporary Field/Research Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Athens, Georgia is seeking a candidate for farm maintenance and operational support roles. The responsibilities include maintaining farm appearance through mowing and weed control, assisting with various farm duties such as irrigation setup, and helping with repairs on farm machinery. Applicants should be prepared to maintain cleanliness in the farm office and perform data entry tasks. This positions offers invaluable experience in agricultural operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining farm appearance including mowing and weed control.
• Assisting with farm duties such as land preparation and irrigation.
• Helping with repairs and maintenance on farm machinery and vehicles.
• Cleaning farm office and shop areas.
• Performing computer operations including data entry.

Job description

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 03/25/2019

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/18/2019

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_pPersonnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining farm appearance - mowing, weed control, picking up trash (30%)
• Assist with farm duties - land prep, irrigation set up, collect soil samples, assist with different trial projects as needed (30%)
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on irrigation, farm machinery, buildings, & farm vehicles (20%)
• Assist in cleaning farm office, farm shop floors, bathrooms, etc. (15%)
• Assist with all computer operations - data entry, word documents, inventory