USU Panguitch Research Farm Maintenance Employee

Requisition ID: 2024-7820

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Panguitch Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour

Overview Join our team at the USU Panguitch Research Farm as a Maintenance Employee, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep and functionality of our research facilities. In this part-time position, you'll dedicate 20 hours per week to various tasks aimed at maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency of the farm.

Responsibilities

• Grounds Maintenance:

• Water, mow, and maintain yard to ensure a neat and tidy appearance.

• Livestock Management:

• Assist in fixing fences and relocating cattle as needed to maintain security and optimal pasture rotation.

• Vegetation Control:

• Dispose of and spray weeds to prevent overgrowth and maintain the health of the landscape.

• Horticultural Support:

• Conduct watering of research plots and orchard areas to support plant growth and study objectives.

• Agricultural Assistance:

• Aid in planting and ongoing maintenance of demonstration and research plots to facilitate data collection and experimentation.

• General Maintenance:

• Undertake various maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure the overall functionality and aesthetics of the property.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Valid drivers license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials
• Must have experience using small equipment and with lawn maintenance.
• Must be available to water and perform other tasks at a specified time.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour

ADA Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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