Laborer - Wheat Breeding Program - Moscow, United States - University of Idaho

Description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Posting Number
STH002061P

Employee Category
Student/Temporary

Position Information

Position Title
Laborer - Wheat Breeding Program

Location
Moscow

Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department
Plant Sciences

FLSA Status
Overtime Eligible

Pay Range
$16.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

- Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

- This position will be full-time and is expected to start on 5/13/2024 and end on 8/16/2024.

- When starting before 5/13/2024 the position will be part-time and will go back to part-time after 8/16/2024.

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

This position will assist with the wheat breeding program duties at the Parker Farm, which is located approximately 1 mile east of Moscow on the Troy Highway. The position will also assist with greenhouse duties at the Moscow campus greenhouse. Travel is required and is common, but much of the time, work is performed at the two UI sites (Moscow and Genesee).

Responsibilities

Job Duty Function
Contribute to field and seedhouse work by:

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Traveling to field sites in northern Idaho for data collection, plot maintenance and harvest.
• Operating research-scale equipment.
• Processing seeds in seedhouse.

Percentage Of Time
70%

Essential/Marginal
Essential

Job Duty Function
Contribute to greenhouse work by:

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparing pots, flats and seeds for planting.
• Hand planting seeds and transplanting seedlings.
• Watering and general care of greenhouse experiments.
• Hand harvesting and processing of greenhouse produced seeds.

Percentage Of Time
30%

Essential/Marginal
Essential

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and pass UI driving records check.
• Willing to travel throughout the northern part of Idaho.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating farm equipment, such as small plot combines.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles towing loaded trailers.
• Farm experience of any kind.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Will be required to work in typical local climatic conditions outside or inside the greenhouse.
• Lift, carry, and/or otherwise move seed bags weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Dependably work outdoors 5 days/week and take notes on field plots.
• Ability to travel to different job sites day to day.

Posting Information

Posting Date
01/11/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position is open until filled, with first consideration date of January 30, 2024.

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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