Agriculture Worker II (Maricopa, AZ)
Posting Number
req18311
Department
Maricopa Agricultural Center
Department Website Link
mac.arizona.edu
Location
County Extensions and Farms
Address
Maricopa, AZ USA
Position Highlights
This positions operates farm machinery to care for field crops for all research plots at the experiment station and assists with irrigation, assists in all stages of planting, fertilizing, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, and may perform minor repairs on farm equipment.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and visioninsurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paidvacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction forthe employee and qualified family members; state and optionalretirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; andmore!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovativework-life programs. For more information about working at theUniversity of Arizona and relocations services, please clickhere.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Agricultural Exemption
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$18.50 - $20.00
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
3
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Agriculture
Job Function
Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
1/8/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Clint Jones
clintj@arizona.edu
520-705-2410
Open Date
11/14/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
No Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Posting Number
req18311
Department
Maricopa Agricultural Center
Department Website Link
mac.arizona.edu
Location
County Extensions and Farms
Address
Maricopa, AZ USA
Position Highlights
This positions operates farm machinery to care for field crops for all research plots at the experiment station and assists with irrigation, assists in all stages of planting, fertilizing, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, and may perform minor repairs on farm equipment.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and visioninsurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paidvacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction forthe employee and qualified family members; state and optionalretirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; andmore!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovativework-life programs. For more information about working at theUniversity of Arizona and relocations services, please clickhere.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates farm machinery to care for field crops for all research plots at the experiment station and to assist with irrigation.
- Assists in all stages of planting, fertilizing, cultivating, and harvesting of crops.
- May perform minor repairs on farm equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent learning and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Agricultural Exemption
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$18.50 - $20.00
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
3
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Agriculture
Job Function
Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
1/8/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Clint Jones
clintj@arizona.edu
520-705-2410
Open Date
11/14/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
No Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.