JOB TITLE: Campus Farm Assistant Weekend/Evening Waterer
DEPARTMENT: Integrated Agriculture and Food Systems
PAY RANGE: $14.00 $15.50 per hour
STATUS AND SCHEDULE: Temporary Works as needed 510 hours per week primarily weekends and weekday evenings; may work from April through August 31 2025 FLSA: Hourly/NonExempt CLOSING: Open Until Filled
SUMMARY: The Campus Farm Assistant Weekend/Evening Water supports the Campus Farm Manager by tending to The FVCC Campus Farm greenhouse and field crops throughout the spring and into the summer. Tasks primarily include but are not limited to watering greenhouse and field crops opening and closing of high tunnels and greenhouse and ensuring facilities are appropriately closed upon leaving.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Water greenhouse crops using a garden hose
- Water field crops using simple irrigation systems and timers with the possibility of watering field crops by hand as needed
- Opening or closing of greenhouse doors and high tunnels
- May perform other duties as assigned
- With The Campus Farm Manger create a working schedule that includes evenings weekends and nontraditional work hours
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High School diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience working with greenhouse and field crops nursery work or other relatable work experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to be flexible and work nontraditional working hours
- Ability to learn on the job follow directions and communicate clearly with supervisor
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of greenhouse and field crops and the ability to make decisions independently
- Prior knowledge is preferred but not required. Can be taught and trained on the job
- Demonstrate clear and accurate communication
- Work in an organized and efficient manner
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Have the ability to get to and from The Campus Farm independently
- This is a Heavy Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 2550 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.
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