Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.

To assist and/or perform routine maintenance and repair work to agricultural facilities and equipment.

Unit Position Summary

Assists in the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and services of all aspects of the MSU South Campus Anaerobic Digester and Compost facilities. Included in the operations is an anaerobic digester, associated material holding tanks, transfer pumps, biogas handling equipment, solid-liquid separation system, combined heat and power (CHP) system, solid manure storage, and compost operation.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs daily operations of the digester and compost facility
• Assists with preventative maintenance on equipment at both facilities
• Assists with the coordination of incoming feedstocks and exported products
• Assists with compiling and evaluating data to provide reports and operational updates
• Assists in the tracking and recording of facility feedstock and product inventory
• Clean and organize facility and equipment – utilizing power washer and heavy equipment
• Oversee student employees in daily tasks
• Collection of manure, effluent and compost samples to track process performance
• Conducts scientific tests on manure and effluent in a lab following strict protocols
• Provide occasional tours of the facility to the public
• Operate heavy equipment such as a payloader to move and load bulk materials  
• Other duties as assigned

Note the following:

• This position requires periodic weekends, holidays, standby, and overtime
• Work includes viewing gauges and instruments, requiring visual acuity and color perception.

Desired Qualifications

• Three years of agricultural work desired
• Basic knowledge of skilled trades

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

please submit a resume and cover letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

• Work involves regular contact with livestock manure, food waste, and restaurant grease.
• Work includes viewing gauges and instruments, requiring visual acuity and color perception.
• Work involves bending, climbing, twisting, and regular lifting of 75 lbs.
• Work may involve wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Summary of Physical Demands

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, subject to all weather conditions.
• Work is performed in areas of potential discomfort including dust, noise, and odors.
• Work involves regular contact with livestock manure, food waste, and restaurant grease.