Job Details

Position Details

Req ID:

req17803

Position Title:

Farm Hand I

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

BS9577

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Field & Research Services Unit

Location Address:

139 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Chris Richards

Hiring Range:

(Contingent upon available funding):

12.00 - 14.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Who We Are: The Field and Research Service Unit (FRSU) is a component of OSU Ag Research that has a mission to conduct research on agriculture, natural resources, rural economies and social issues to increase science-based knowledge and develop technology to improve the lives of Oklahomans.

The Field & Research Service Unit encompasses the infrastructure and local staff for field- and lab-based research experiments. Facilities include 19 research stations that span the diverse environments across Oklahoma and the campus based Controlled Environmental Research Lab, Stored Products Research Center, multiple greenhouses, and core lab facilities. For more information, please visit:

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Position Duties: General duties included assisting with the overall care and maintenance of research projects and facilities associated with the Oklahoma Panhandle Research Center located in Goodwell, Oklahoma and McCuall Research and Demonstration Farm in Eva, Oklahoma. The successful candidate is to work closely with the Station Superintendent, other station staff, and researchers to provide support to agricultural research projects. This includes common farming activities, irrigation, specific research support activities, maintenance and repair of equipment, grounds keeping, overseeing equipment operation and safety training programs for students and temporary staff utilizing the equipment.

This position requires a service attitude with strengths in teamwork, professionalism, resource stewardship, good work ethic, and willingness to complete other tasks as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: High School/GED

One-year related experience. Work related experiences include but not limited to: familiarity with farming practices, equipment operations, equipment repair, and basic research practices in agricultural or natural resources management.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Within 9 months of hire must obtain and maintain an Oklahoma Ag Chemical Technical Service Applicators or Demonstration and Research license.

Ability to work with people, good communication skills, service attitude, ability to provide clear directions. Ability to work with faculty, staff, technicians, and graduate students of many departments within and outside DASNR, as well as the general public and visitors to the research station. Ability to assist in demonstrations of equipment and station research areas.

Computer knowledge and operation is required for communication and record keeping. This included web-based reporting of work and leave, email communication, and Microsoft Word and Excel for record keeping.

Some mechanical knowledge for general operation and maintenance of equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Vocational/Technical in the field of Horticulture/Plant & Soil /Biosystems Engineering

Training in areas such as Horticulture/Plant & Soil Science/Biosystems Engineering/Animal Science/Agricultural Economics/Natural Resource, Environmental Sciences, farm mechanics, welding, or auto mechanic.

Two years of work-related experience that includes operating agricultural equipment, executing agricultural research projects and leadership and/or supervisory experience.

* Class A CDL license, Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators license

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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