Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG194899TM |
| Position Number |
11ASO3409 |
| Position Type |
Temporary |
| Essential Job Duties |
Prefer candidate to have interest in vegetable production or horticulture. Most activities are field related. Duties, include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, grafting plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting. Candidate should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually. Candidate must be able to have some flexibility in schedule and willing to perform manual labor daily. Working conditions are very often hot and humid.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is the general range of hours, start and end times will depend on daily travel and tasks to be completed (aim is for 40-45 hours per week, with some overtime expected during the peak season, 50-55 hours). This full time work schedule would begin in earnest in late April or May. We would also like to have some employees start as early as March, part time. |
| Is Time Limited |
No |
| If Yes, Appointment Length |
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Department Information
| Job City & State |
Raleigh, NC |
| Department |
Horticultural Science |
System Information
| Classification Title |
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional |
| Working Title |
Temporary Field/Lab Assistant |
Requirements and Preferences
| Work Schedule |
Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is general range in hours, start and ending times will depend on daily travel and tasks. |
| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Minimum Experience/Education |
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| Department Required Skills |
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- At least 1-2 years of college education with a background in vegetable/agricultural production or individuals with a major or degree in horticulture/agriculture science or allied discipline.
- Field research experience or farming background is a plus
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
Yes |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
Up to $15/hr, depending on experience |
Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215052 |
| AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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North Carolina State University
Up to $15/hr, depending on experience
Feb 12, 2025