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Agriculture Technician
Duty/Responsibility:
Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility include but not limited to: (a) Seed preparation (germination test, weighing, counting and packaging); (b) Cleaning and preparing planter and tractor; (c) Field layout and planting trials; (d) Data collection from standing crops; (e) Weed management (spraying, hand pulling, hoeing, etc.); (f) Disease and insect management (spraying); (g) Mowing and tilling, experimental plots and processing; (h) Harvesting plots and collecting and processing samples; (i) Data entry; (j) Operating, repairing and maintaining all machineries and lab equipment including but not limited to tractor, planter, combines, chemical sprayer, forklift, state fleet, mower, tiller, dockage testers, seed counters, clippers, protein machine, oil machine, etc.; (k) Mowing grass, trimming building edges, tilling, weeding. (l) cleaning of laboratory spaces.
The candidate is expected to perform duties under general guidelines provided by the project leader but require the use of the incumbent's judgement for the greatest efficiency and compliance with the safety policy of NDSU.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Equivalent of 3 years agriculture/farming experience and/or 1 year of Ag research experience.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• A valid ND driver's license or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A.S. degree or B.S. degree in Ag related field
• Farm background with farming experience.
• Working knowledge of small plot research.
• Experience with farm machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Have or able to obtain ND Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Familiar with ND crops.
Physical Requirements:
Operate and transport trucks, trailers, plot sprayers, and combine harvesters. Physically able to perform field and laboratory research kneeling and lifting heavy goods and items up to 50 lbs. The position requires occasionally working early in the morning, late in the evening, or on weekends.
Salary: $30,000 - Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
Agriculture Technician
Duty/Responsibility:
Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility include but not limited to: (a) Seed preparation (germination test, weighing, counting and packaging); (b) Cleaning and preparing planter and tractor; (c) Field layout and planting trials; (d) Data collection from standing crops; (e) Weed management (spraying, hand pulling, hoeing, etc.); (f) Disease and insect management (spraying); (g) Mowing and tilling, experimental plots and processing; (h) Harvesting plots and collecting and processing samples; (i) Data entry; (j) Operating, repairing and maintaining all machineries and lab equipment including but not limited to tractor, planter, combines, chemical sprayer, forklift, state fleet, mower, tiller, dockage testers, seed counters, clippers, protein machine, oil machine, etc.; (k) Mowing grass, trimming building edges, tilling, weeding. (l) cleaning of laboratory spaces.
The candidate is expected to perform duties under general guidelines provided by the project leader but require the use of the incumbent's judgement for the greatest efficiency and compliance with the safety policy of NDSU.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Equivalent of 3 years agriculture/farming experience and/or 1 year of Ag research experience.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• A valid ND driver's license or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A.S. degree or B.S. degree in Ag related field
• Farm background with farming experience.
• Working knowledge of small plot research.
• Experience with farm machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Have or able to obtain ND Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Familiar with ND crops.
Physical Requirements:
Operate and transport trucks, trailers, plot sprayers, and combine harvesters. Physically able to perform field and laboratory research kneeling and lifting heavy goods and items up to 50 lbs. The position requires occasionally working early in the morning, late in the evening, or on weekends.
Salary: $30,000 - Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
