Farm Technician - Aquaculture

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kentucky state universityFrankfort (KY)

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TITLE:Aquatic Farm Technician DEPARTMENT:School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences REPORTS TO:Aquaculture Farm Manager CLASSIFICATION:Staff-12 months EFFECTIVE DATE:TBD STANDARD WORK HOURS:37.5 hours per week LOCATIONOn-Site-Main Campus EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Full-Time EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Aquaculture Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Aquaculture Program/Research Center, in the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. This position will assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities such as mowing, general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, light electrical work, harvesting, and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include fertilizing, grounds keeping, and aquatic pesticide and herbicide application. Some weekend work will be required on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (KSU) Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center Assists in conducting farm activities such as unloading shipments, harvesting, and repair work as needed Assist with grounds keeping such as mowing and trimming Assist in making repairs and improvements Assist with monitoring and weekly checks of safety systems Responding to urgent animal care situations, including afterhours Maintaining clean and organized research spaces as needed Other related duties as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Knowledge of Farm activities Effective oral and writing skills Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and professionalism are essential SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES: Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma WORKING CONDITIONS:Field work may involve extended physical exertion Exposure to unusual elements, such as uncomfortable temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises all requiring standard safety procedures. All necessary personal protective equipment will be provided Ability to lift up to 50lbs or more Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa Internal candidates are encouraged to apply. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an

Equal Opportunity Employer: The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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