Farm/Ranch Hand II - Oklahoma State University : Job Details

Position Details

Req ID:

req18930

Position Title:

Farm/Ranch Hand II

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

BS9554

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Field & Research Services Unit

Location Address:

OK Ag Experiment Station 011, Stillwater, OK 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Matt Sparks

Hiring Range:

(Contingent upon available funding):

13.00 - 16.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Who We Are: The Field and Research Service Unit (FRSU) is a component of OSU Ag Research that has a mission to conduct research on agriculture, natural resources, rural economies and social issues to increase science-based knowledge and develop technology to improve the lives of Oklahomans. The Field & Research Service Unit encompasses the infrastructure and local staff for field- and lab-based research experiments. Facilities include 21 research units with research stations that span the diverse environments across Oklahoma and the campus based Controlled Environmental Research Lab, Stored Products Research Center, multiple greenhouses, and core lab facilities. For more information, please visit: Position Information:

This position requires a service attitude with strengths in teamwork, professionalism, and resource stewardship. General duties included assisting with the overall care and maintenance of research projects, animals and facilities associated with the OSU Range Research Center located west of Stillwater, Oklahoma. The successful candidate is to work closely with the Station Superintendent, other station staff & researchers to provide care for animals (primarily cattle and goats), and technical support to research projects. This includes common farming activities, specific research support activities, maintenance, repair and construction of equipment, overseeing equipment operation and safety training programs for students and temporary staff. Individual must implement an on-going maintenance program for equipment and facilities. Other duties are to be completed as assigned.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: High School/GED

Three years of work related experience that includes operating agricultural equipment, managing livestock, or executing agricultural research projects. After hire, must acquire and maintain a demonstration and research pesticide applicators license within 9 months.

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.

Good mechanical aptitude and livestock skills required. Must have an eye for detail to help implement a preventive maintenance program and care for livestock. Must be able to maintain, make minor repairs, and use various research equipment including farming equipment, irrigation motors and sprayers. Must be able to successfully communicate and work with numerous OSU faculty and staff. Computer skills are required including basic application of e-mail and web-based programs for communication, information entry, and training.

Preferred Qualifications: Vocational/Technical

Training in areas such as Plant & Soil Science/Biosystems Engineering/Animal Science/Agricultural Economics

Three years related experience. Work related experiences include but not limited to: familiarity with farming practices, livestock management, equipment operations, equipment repair, basic research practices in agricultural or natural resources management.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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