Position Details

Position Information Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004367P Position Title Farm Assistant Division / College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Branch Stations-Tetonia Location Off Campus Location - Tetonia Posting Context Statement Tetonia produces all of the seed potatoes and 80% of the oat, wheat and barley seed available to northwest growers through the Idaho FoundationSeed Program.

Position Overview This position will operate various types of farm equipment through out the year. They will operate greenhouse operations through out the year, prepare seed for sale and shipping and assist with research of cereal grains and potatoes.

They will be responsible for performing minor repairs for all equipment on station, solving problems as they arise and maintaining station cleanliness.

Unit URL Position Qualifications Required Experience

• Experience with agricultural crop production
• Experience using electrical and hand operated shop tools
• Experience with safety practices

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles
• Ability to work irregular hours including overtime hours
• Must possess a Private Applicators License or able to obtain one in six months

Additional Preferred

• Associate degree in agricultural related field
• Knowledge of irrigation of various agricultural crops
• Knowledge of farm chemicals and their use
• Farm experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Work in a dusty environment, in extreme temperatures (outdoor conditions) and different building temperatures

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Posting Information FLSA Status Overtime Eligible Employee Category Classified Pay Range $17.

00 per hour Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1 Full Time / Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Last updated : 2024-03-31