Research Farm Assistant in Moscow, ID
Job Description
- Assists Agricultural Assistant with loading, delivering, and removing irrigation pipe (hand lines, wheel lines, and gated pipe) to designated fields, as needed throughout the season.
- Ensures solid-set hand lines or wheel lines are properly connected and conform to the needs of the field studies.
- Assists the Farm Irrigator with various tasks relating to irrigation.
- Assists with landscaping lawns and flower beds by weeding, trimming, spraying, and hand watering.
- Assists with various other general farm and building maintenance, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience following directions
Preferred Qualifications:
- High-school diploma or GED
- Drivers License
- Knowledge and experience irrigating fields with hand lines and wheel lines.
- Knowledge of how to assemble irrigation pipe and wheel lines.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50lbs.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50lbs.Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: STH002004P
Posting Date: 02/23/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Research Farm Assistant
Location: Kimberly, Off Campus Location – Kimberly
Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Employee Category: Student/Temporary
Pay Range: $15.00 per hour
Special Instructions:
IMPORTANT:
- You must address the Required Qualification to be considered for the position.
- To improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible.
- Applications received prior to 3/17/2023 will receive first consideration.
This is a seasonal position located in Southern Idaho.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.