Posting Date: August 23, 2022 REPOSTING Posting End Date: November 23, 2022

Position: Research Farm Assistant- Field Crops (3 Positions) Department: CAENS

Status: Full Time

Special Qualifications
In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University Becoming “One Tuskegee”, the ideal Research Farm Assistant-Field Crops will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist researchers and scientists with field crops research (ie: field preparation, planting, cultivating, application of pesticides and fertilizer, harvesting, grading, weighting and recording data)
• Assist in the general care and maintenance of the research farm
• Assist researchers with greenhouse experiments, plant care, and general management of the greenhouse and head house
• Provide on farm and field assistance to limited farmers in the counties
• Participate in CAENS and other Departmental activities
• Perform minor repairs of farm equipment and implements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Work experience as related to plants and the care of plants
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with peers, researchers, scientists and students

Salary
Commensurate with education, training and experience

**The statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. **

Applications are available at the following link:
https://www.tuskegee.edu/Content/Uploads/Tuskegee/files/HR/Fillable-TU-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICATION.pdf

Each applicant, including all current/existing employees, must complete and submit a Tuskegee University employment application, resume/CV, a list of (3) to (5) references (with detailed contact information) and copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required upon hire). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for the position. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints.

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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
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