Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Research Farm Technician II
Requisition Number	RE44945
Working Title
Department Name	81210:RCARS
Work Location	Jackson, KY
Grade Level	40
Salary Range	$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pulling and pushing objects over 50 pounds; Standing and squatting for long periods of time; Climbing up ladders and onto equipment. Extreme weather conditions.
Shift	Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Some weekends and evenings will be required for special programs and during peak growing season.
Job Summary	This position is located in Jackson, KY at the UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability and is responsible for mowing, trimming, removal of fallen trees/branches, leaves,etc., building repair, minor electric, plumbing, carpentry and masonry. This position will operate and maintain farm machinery and heavy equipment including tractors, atvs, mowers, chainsaws, logging equipment, dozers, loaders, graders, etc. Additionally, this position will assist in the establishment, maintenance, harvest and data collection of research performed at Robinson Center.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Driver’s License preferred, and Pesticide License preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	High School diploma.
Deadline to Apply	05/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Kentucky Driver's License?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How many years of experience do you have safely operating and providing routine maintenance for farm equipment?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
3. * Are you willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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