Temporary Field/Lab Technician

Essential Job Duties

Most activities for this position are field related. Duties, include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, grafting plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting. Candidate should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually. Candidate must be able to have some flexibility in schedule and willing to perform manual labor daily. Working conditions are very often hot and humid.

Prefer candidate to have interest in vegetable production or horticulture.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is the general range of hours, start and end times will vary depending on daily travel and tasks to be completed (aim is for 40-45 hours per week, with some overtime expected during the peak season, 50-55 hours). This full time work schedule would begin in earnest in late April or May. We would also like to have some employees start as early as March, part time.

Department

Horticultural Science

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Must be able to work in hot and humid field conditions

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• At least 1-2 years of college education with a background in vegetable/agricultural production or individuals with a major or degree in horticulture/agriculture science or allied discipline.
• Field research experience or farming background is a plus

Required License or Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Valid NC Driver's License required?

Yes