OPS – Field Technician

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profile Job Location:

Palm Beach - Australia

profile Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 17
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

OPS - Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma
Job Description:

Field Work

  • Position requires 2-3 hours of driving every day for sample collection (vehicle is provided)
  • Routine checks and maintenance of pump stations field plots equipment storage facilities and vehicles
  • Working in remote and heavily vegetated areas with exposure to a hot and humid environment and potential exposure to or encounter with stinging/biting insects snakes and alligators
  • Assist lab members in designing coordinating and executing field trials
  • Assist with the collection of soil water and sediment samples in the field
  • Load and unload field sample equipment and coolers from trucks
  • Be available to work in 6 8 hour shifts occasionally on weekends

Lab Work

  • Collect and document data without error
  • Assist in routine lab work: washing glassware weighing samples and filtration of water and soil extract.
  • Attend weekly meetings and provide status updates on pump stations field plots and general daily tasks
Expected Salary:

$16.00-$17.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Preferred:

Knowledge Skills Abilities and/or Competencies:

  • Drivers license
  • Ability to work under extreme weather and environmental conditions including wildlife
  • Ability to navigate and read a map
  • Ability to lift minimum 40lbs
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts and work habits
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with farm managers and other essential workers
  • Have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Be flexible with sudden changes to schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with farm operations and agriculture
  • General maintenance and repair (automotive and electrical)
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No


Required Experience:

IC

Classification Title:OPS - Sponsored Projects Non-ClericalClassification Minimum Requirements:High School DiplomaJob Description:Field WorkPosition requires 2-3 hours of driving every day for sample collection (vehicle is provided)Routine checks and maintenance of pump stations field plots equipment...
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  • Project Coordination
  • Troubleshooting

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