Student Agriculture Technician

Title: Student Agriculture Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 68R000 - University Business Services

Division: 4R0000 - Finance & Administration

Position Location: Other EKU Location

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Matt Collins

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student ag techs will assist with the feeding and care of all livestock at Meadowbrook Farm. Assisting with planting and harvesting of forage related crops will also be required. Students ag techs will also assist in maintaining the grounds and appearance of the farm. This will include mowing, picking up limbs, taking and picking up trash, and general cleaning of facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Large equipment experience preferred.
Large animal experience preferred.

 

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Open Until Filled: No

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.