Summer Plot Technician

Classification & Title: 0001, Non-Exempt Temporary (67 workdays or less)
Percent Time: 100%
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Salary: Starting salary: $15.25/hour with increases for each returning year.
College: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Location: Southwest Research & Outreach Center, Lamberton, MN

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is located at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton, MN. The Southwest Research and Outreach Center conducts agricultural and environmental research and provides educational resources for those involved in agriculture. The position works closely with University of Minnesota faculty and SWROC staff to maintain the research integrity of the land.

Position Responsibilities
Agronomic Field Support (100%)

• Assist in care of experimental plots under the direction of SWROC researchers.
• Participate in plot layout, tillage, and preparation for planting as required for experiments.
• Assist in care of experimental plots by fertilizing, weeding, hoeing, staking, sampling, and measuring plant characteristics. Cultivate or mow alleys and roadways adjoining plots.
• Help take leaf, water, and soil samples. Process samples by labeling, weighing, drying, and grinding for further measurements or analysis.
• Assist in plot harvest by cutting, weighing, bagging, and measuring experimental plots and samples.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks.
• Assist in maintenance of work areas or buildings and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification
Educational, certification and work experience are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UM job classification.

Preferred Qualification

• Interest in the agricultural/environmental science field.
• Experience working effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour with an increase of $0.25/hour for each returning season.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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