FARM WORKER III - Wurdack Extension & Education Center (Part-Time)

Hiring Department

Wurdack MU Extension and Education Center

Job Description

Perform skilled agriculture, and supervisory work involving the operation of highly specialized farm equipment, service, and repair of farm equipment and/or supervision over a small group of subordinates. This job is differentiated similar jobs by the amount of independent judgment exercised, initiative used and responsibility for work performed. Work is subject to review primarily by observation of results and overall review of work performed. Personal contacts include co-workers, suppliers, visitors, agricultural researchers, and academic staff members.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate highly specialized farm equipment; operate self-propelled combines, cotton pickers, sprayers, all specialized tractor accessories and equipment used to prepare land, plant crops, cultivate and harvest crops.
• Direct and assist in the performance of general farm work; maintenance of buildings, fencing, spraying, pruning, driving of trucks and related duties of a research nature.
• Maintain, service and repair tractors, tractor attachments, farm equipment, sprayers, air compressors, pruners, and other machinery. Weld broken frames, braces, and parts; replace damaged and defective parts; overhaul and repair tractor engines and small engines. Replace and repack bearing, valves, etc. Undertake repairs of moderate complexity within the limitations of available shop equipment. (Not to include overhaul of large engines or major repairs). Make fine adjustments, sharpen blades and other cutting edges.
• Calibrate fertilizer spreaders, planting equipment, insecticide sprayers and other specialized equipment for the proper predetermined flow. Adjust equipment prior to use, during use and upon completion of project. Clean and care for equipment after season and prepare equipment for storage.
• May have responsibility for ordering supplies and keeping inventory at appropriate level; for planning assignments for subordinate and the approach to be taken to complete projects, and/or meeting with researchers to plan and determine the work to be performed.
• Direct and assist in caring for livestock; assure proper feeding schedules are followed, bedding is laid, water is provided and that livestock is handled in the appropriate manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job responsibilities listed herein are a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical demands of the incumbents but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may additionally include other duties as assigned.

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range: $14.10 - $20.00 hour

GGS Grade: D

University Title: FARM WORKER III

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Shift

8 AM - 5 PM

May be required to work evenings & weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement: completion of eighth grade.
• Five years farming experience or equivalent experience working with agricultural experiment projects.
• Very good knowledge of general farming procedures
• Ability to operate, maintain and make repairs on highly specialized farm equipment and machinery.
• Ability to supervise.
• Good physical health and coordination as required to perform duties.
• A commercial driver's license may be required for some positions.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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