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Title: Agriculture Technician

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 68R000 - University Business Services

Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 40

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G15

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Matt Collins

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An Agriculture Technician performs a variety of tasks to support the Meadowbrook Farm agricultural science program and the multiple enterprises managed by EKU Farms. The position is responsible for more technical or complex tasks such as, but not limited to: agriculture laboratory procedures using a variety of laboratory equipment for field study, stock experiments, preparation of samples for laboratory analysis, maintenance of production experiments records, maintenance and operation of farm equipment, documents crop and weather conditions and recommends timing for planting, cultivation, and harvesting, and is responsible for more complex animal husbandry duties, such as overseeing animal birthing/delivery and handling semen collection/breeding. The Agriculture Technician may also train other staff members on farm-related tasks and is expected to work in various climates both inside and/or outside.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Certification or graduation from a 4 year college or university.

Experience: One years of work experience. Experience in animal and/or crop production preferred.

Licensure & Certifications: Must possess a valid Kentucky Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 60% - Performs various manual and technical activities in support of the Meadowbrook Farm including but not limited to: livestock breeding (artificial insemination), cropping, feeding, livestock care and handling, milking, operation of automated and computerize - ()
• 20% - Lead and assist in the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, buildings, fences, and general grounds upkeep. - ()
• 15% - Assist with field labs associated with departments on or around campus to support the academic affairs for the University and ensure the proper maintenance and storage of experiment records. - ()
• 5% - All other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

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.