Skip to main content

Farm Technician - Aquaculture

Employer
Kentucky State University
Location
Aquaculture Research Center, Frankfort, KY, US
View more categoriesView less categories
Administrative Jobs
Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Apply on website
Send job

Job Details

TITLE: Aquatic Farm Technician

DEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

REPORTS TO: Aquaculture Farm Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Aquaculture Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Aquaculture Program/Research Center, in the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources.

 

This position will assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities such as mowing, general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, light electrical work, harvesting, and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include fertilizing, grounds keeping, and aquatic pesticide and herbicide application. Some weekend work will be required on an as needed basis.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (KSU)Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Aquaculture Research CenterAssists in conducting farm activities such as unloading shipments, harvesting, and repair work as neededAssist with grounds keeping such as mowing and trimmingAssist in making repairs and improvementsAssist with monitoring and weekly checks of safety systemsResponding to urgent animal care situations, including afterhoursMaintaining clean and organized research spaces as neededOther related duties as required 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of Farm activitiesEffective oral and writing skillsAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a teamInitiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and professionalism are essential 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

OTHER DUTIES: 

Other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Field work may involve extended physical exertionExposure to unusual elements, such as uncomfortable temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises all requiring standard safety procedures. All necessary personal protective equipment will be providedAbility to lift up to 50lbs or more 

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

 


 

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

Organization

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Check out Kentucky State University Youtube channel! 

Company info
Website
Telephone
502-597-6000
Location
400 E Main St
 Frankfort
Kentucky
40601
United States
Apply on website
Send job
Apply on website

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert