Agricultural Science Center Laborer

Department Contact:Jack Younker; ;

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:The Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center invites you to apply for the position of ASC Laborer. Leyendeckers mission is to improve the lives of New Mexicans the nation and the world through research teaching and Extension.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Agricultural Science Center Laborer

College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

Department: 317350-LEYENDECKER PLANT SCI RES CTR

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

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

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

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
Operates farm equipment including tractors and 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

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with gas powered tools and farm machinery preferred.

Special Certification/Licensure:
Valid Drivers License

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.