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Farm Technician

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Kentucky State University
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Frankfort, KY, US
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 TITLE: Farm Technician 

DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Program 

REPORTS TO: Farm Manager  

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months 

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD 

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time  

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt  

 

JOB SUMMARY:  

 

The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Animal Science Program, the Horticulture Program, the Organic Research Program, the Entomology/Biological Conservation Program, the Environmental Science Program, and the Soil Science Program in the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Sciences at Kentucky State University (KSU). 

 

This position will assist in conducting farm activities such as planting, irrigating, harvesting and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include planting, harvesting, taking data, fertilizing, mowing, grounds keeping and pesticide spraying. This position will also assist in the care and maintenance of the Environment Education and Research Center in Henry County. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

 

  • Provide support at the KSU farm for the Animal Science Program, the Horticulture Program, the Organic Research Program, the Entomology/Biological Conservation Program, the Environmental Science Program, and the Soil Science Program in the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment at Kentucky State University (KSU).
  • Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm.
  • Assists in conducting farm activities such as planting, irrigating, harvesting and mixing experimental feed according to formulas.
  • Assist with grounds keeping such as mowing and weed eating weekly
  • Assist with maintenance and events at the Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families.
  • Collect, enter, and analyze statistical data.
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  

     

  • Knowledge of Agricultural crops and Animal Science.
  • Knowledge of experimental design.
  • Effective oral and writing skills.
  • Supervisory ability. 
  • Computer literacy. 
  • Proficiency in relevant statistical programs.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team effort is required.
  • Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and ability to work independently are essential.
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    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 
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    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:  

     

  • Field research involves extended physical exertion. 
  • Exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
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    OTHER DUTIES:  

     

  • Other related duties as required.
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    QUALIFICATIONS:  

     

  • High School Diploma
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    Licensing and Certifications: NA 

     

     

    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.

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    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    United States
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