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:
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/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.
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