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Ag Science Center Laborer

• 501372

• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Staff

• Staff Full-time

• Closing at: Jan 5 2025 at 23:55 MST

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Title:Ag Science Center Laborer

Employee Classification:Ag Science Center Laborer

College/Division:Agricultural Experiment Station

Department:317600-AG SCIENCE CTR AT CLOVIS

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Location:Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):Ag Science Center in Clovis, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary:The Agricultural Science Center in Clovis invites you to apply for the position of ASC Laborer. The vision of the center is to advance climate-resilient agriculture in semi-arid agricultural systems.

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 University's mission, vision and goals. Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's 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 POSITION IS LOCATED AT AG SCIENCE CENTER IN CLOVIS, NM May Fill Multiple Positions

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 constructio 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 preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position Valid Drivers License

Department Contact: Aaron Scott, 575-985-2292, ascott@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

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

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