Agriculture Worker III (UPDATED) (Part Time) (Maricopa, AZ) Job at University of Arizona
Posting Number
req9890
Department
Maricopa Agricultural Center
Department Website Link
Location
Outside of Tucson
Address
Maricopa, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Please note: the number of vacancies has been updated from 1 to 4.
Operates a wide variety of farm equipment including tractors, cotton pickers, combines, backhoes, etc. Assists in all stages of planting, fertilizing, cultivating, and harvesting of field crops. Uses tractors and other equipment equipped with GPS guidance.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- The purpose of the Agriculture Worker III position for the Maricopa Agricultural Center, is to operate farm machinery and irrigate fields crops for all research plots on the station. A wide variety of equipment is utilized throughout the production and harvest of field crops. Additionally other equipment for maintaining roads and other infrastructure will be used. Applying pesticides and other assigned tasks are also necessary for the care of research field plots.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Agricultural Exemption
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
19.60
Job FTE
0.49
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible
No Benefits
Rate of Pay
$18.00
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
3
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Agriculture
Job Function
Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
4
Target Hire Date
5/16/2022
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Clint Jones
520-705-2410
520-705-2410
Open Date
5/4/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
No Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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