Farm Hand (Clay Center, NE)

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Position Information Working Title Farm Hand (Clay Center, NE) Department USMARC-0937 Requisition Number S_260729 Posting Open Date 09/04/2026 Application Review Date (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/11/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center ( USMARC ) is a 34,000-acre facility near Clay Center, NE. All work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. As a Farm Hand, you will: Perform all activities associated with irrigated forage crop production including but not limited to tillage, planting, chemical applications, irrigation and harvesting operations. Perform routine equipment maintenance and repair. Assist other operational areas including but not limited to livestock feeding and care, fence installation and repair, building /facility maintenance. Irregular hours and work in inclement weather required. Travel between pastures and facilities required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us: At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and have been named a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match Equal Opportunity The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination Minimum Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in agriculture. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Ability to operate, maintain, and perform basic repair of agricultural field equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes Physical Required Physical Required Yes Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No Criminal History Background Check Required Criminal History Background Check Required Yes Job Information Job Type Full-Time Work Location Clay Center, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Please describe your experience with agriculture or farming, including both paid and unpaid experience (e.g., work on family operations). Please specify the number of years of experience you have in this field. (Open Ended Question)
Please describe your experience operating and maintaining farm machinery. (Open Ended Question)

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