Seasonal Agriculture Worker
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Job Location:
Chatsworth, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agriculture Worker for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position is needed to assist in the setting up of experimental field plots in cranberry bogs and blueberry fields as well as various types of specialty crop. The position will aid in data collection and data entry of field experiments throughout the growing season. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Performs jobs such as weed ratings fresh/dry weights of plant biomass and harvest of different crops. Assists in greenhouse plant maintenance such as daily watering pruning and fertilizing plants. Aids in using and maintaining new technologies in the weed science department. Assists graduate students with projects or field work.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agriculture Worker for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position is needed to assist in the setting up of experimental field plots in cranberry bogs and blueberry fields as well as various types of specialty crop. The position will aid in data collection and data entry of field experiments throughout the growing season. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Performs jobs such as weed ratings fresh/dry weights of plant biomass and harvest of different crops. Assists in greenhouse plant maintenance such as daily watering pruning and fertilizing plants. Aids in using and maintaining new technologies in the weed science department. Assists graduate students with projects or field work.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
Key Skills
- GIS
- Engineering
- Engineering Practices
- Data Collection
- Irrigation Systems
- Agriculture
- CAD
- GPS
- Water Quality
- Biology
- Nursery
- Emergency maitenance
- Technical Assistance
- Watetr conservation
- Agricultural Equipment
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
