PART-TIME AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATE SR - LAND OF THE OSAGES RESEARCH FARM

Central Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center - Land of the Osages Research Farm

The Land of the Osages Research Farm (LORF), part of the Central Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (CM-REEC) seeks a part-time Sr. Agriculture Associate to support research and teaching activities within the University of Missouri's agricultural program. This role performs routine general farm maintenance at the farm located on a western edge of the Lake of the Ozarks near Gravois Mills, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mowing
• Bushhog mowing
• Fence repair
• Shop cleaning and maintenance
• Road maintenance
• Planting trees, shrubs, forages with or without tractor operated implements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job responsibilities listed herein are a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical demands of the incumbents but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may additionally include other duties as assigned.

Average 10 hrs per week. Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Days and hours will vary depending on weather and workload.

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

• Prior farming experience or equivalent experience working with agricultural experiment projects and supporting activities around reseasrch plots.
• General knowledge of farmin procedures
• Ability to operate, maintain and make repairs on highly specialized farm equipment and machinery.
• Good physical health and corrdination as required to perform duties.
• A commercial driver's licens may be requried for some positions.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $17.40 -$25.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: GGS-007
University Title: SENIOR AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATE

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This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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