FACILITIES ASSOCIATE 6 - TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY : Job Details

Facilities Associate 6

Please read the job description carefully before applying. The essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 415050 Working Title Facilities Associate 6 Job Title Facilities Associate 6 Department Farm Administration Job Type Full-Time Job Purpose

Operate and repair farm equipment while assisting with cropping, livestock herds and supervising student workers. Assist with events at Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Supervise student workers in carrying out normal farm work chores. Operate farm tractors and related equipment. Conduct and/or assist with planting, cultivating and harvesting all crops such as corn, soybeans and hay. Provide and/or assist with proper health care of all animals on Tech Farm including but not limited to beef, sheep and swine herds including feeding, vaccinating, breeding and birthing. Feed livestock and perform essential farm duties on some weekends. Repair farm equipment and buildings. Properly apply pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. Assist on some occasions with events at Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in an agricultural setting. Ability to be versatile and adaptable. Skills in working with the public, trade skills, and agricultural skills while providing a safe work environment for the TTU community. Must have experience pulling a trailer 16' or longer. Must have experience driving a tractor.

Preferred Qualifications

Trade school background. Experience with farm machinery. Experience with application of crop systems. Experience with livestock.

Work Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Some weekends.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date 09/19/2024 Deadline Date 10/03/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.