Farm Laborer
Farm Laborer
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Job Description
Overview
Seasonal labor helps in efforts on the Kaysville Research Farm primarily in apple peach and cherry orchards. Emphasis on irrigation set up repair and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Manage orchard irrigation system. Starting irrigation systems daily as designated by the weekly schedule. Check all sprinklers to make sure they are functioning. Make any repairs as needed.
- Pruning trees in the spring to optimize sunlight and fruit quality.
- Help maintain research orchards this may include removing root suckers hoeing weeds watering summer pruning etc.
- Help in harvest efforts this includes hand thinning fruit in the early portion of the season as well as harvesting mature fruit later in the season.
- Help in data collection efforts this may include measuring growth of trees recording harvest counts weights and quality measures assessing effects of chemical treatments etc.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will work 5 days per week for about 4 hours per day.
- The weekly hours are a minimum and there may be an opportunity to work more hours during busy times of the season.
- Must be 16 years.
- Must have a valid drivers license to operate university vehicles.
- Must be able to work productively without direct supervision.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded to the candidate profile.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including lifting up to 25 pounds walking and standing. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment. Must be able to work outdoors in warm or otherwise inclement weather.
College/Department Highlights
Opportunity for internship credits (with either an extension or research focus) for USU undergraduate students.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Employment Type
Part-Time
