Ag Science Center Laborer

PositionTitle: Ag Science Center Laborer

Employee Classification: Ag Science Center Laborer

College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

Department: 317200-FABIAN GARCIA AG SCIENCE CTR

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Fabian Garcia Research Center is advancing innovations in high-efficiency agriculture. The Center is New Mexico State Universitys pioneering chile breeder which has been inducted into the American Society for Horticultural Science Hall of Fame. During a five-decade career at NMSU Garcia laid the foundation for the states $400 million chile pepper industry.

Classification Summary:
Performs activities such as planting cultivating weeding irrigating and harvesting experimental research plots and crops and/or providing care for laboratory or farm animals in an animal facility or farm environment; watering raking mowing trimming edging and trash/litter pickup and disposal activities. Application of sprays fertilizers and pesticides to fields. Operation of vehicles farm equipment and power tools. May provide direction to entry level staff.

Classification Standard Duties:
Performs duties such as: planting weeding cultivating irrigating and harvesting of experimental research plots and/or research field crops. Cleans shops barns sheds barn lots and office facilities. Mows edges waters lawns trees and shrubs. Removes and rakes trash and debris from grounds. May perform construction and repair of fences buildings sheds and roads. Applies mixes and measures fertilizers and pesticides and distributes over experimental research crops and/or plots. May drive truck to transport supplies debris and equipment as instructed. Operates farm equipment including tractors and harvesters. Operates large power lawn mowers edgers and hand tools. Feeds waters houses grooms and cares for animals; Cleans and sterilizes cages feeding equipment animal rooms and stalls; sprays disinfectant and mops floors and walls.

Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:None; Required Experience:None; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles procedures regulations and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the Universitys mission vision and goals. Knowledge and understanding of principles procedures regulations and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the Universitys mission vision and goals.; SKILLS:Skill in the operation of farm equipment and in the use of tools used in the repair and maintenance of facilities.; ABILITIES:Ability to provide work direction to others. Ability to accurately maintain written records. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Plants harvests cultivates and irrigates experimental research plots and research field crops
Mows edges and waters lawns trees and shrubs
Rakes leaves and removes debris
Sprays for weeds and insects
Applies mixes and measures fertilizers and pesticides to research field crops and experimental research plots
Possible operation of large farm equipment such as tractors and plot harvesters.
Operates large power lawn mowers edges and hand tools
Operation of vehicles for hauling debris and transporting supplies
May perform repairs and/or construction to fences roads sheds and buildings
Cleans shops sheds and barns
Feeds waters and cares for research livestock
Cleans and sterilizes cages stalls and feeding equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with gas powered tools and farm machinery is preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position
May travel to other job sites for short periods of time as needed.

Department Contact: Rebecca Martinez (575)

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:May include evenings and weekends

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp toxic chemicals biohazardous materials dirt dust fumes smoke loud noises other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.