Department Contact: Aaron Scott, 575-985-2292 ext 102,ascott@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: This position will assist with the mission of the Agricultural Science Center at Clovis is to conduct crop, soil, and water research, disseminate viable strategies that benefit New Mexico’s citizens and agricultural production, anticipate challenges, and build vibrant relationships with stakeholders.

Position Details

Position Title: Agricultural Science Center Laborer

College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

Department: 317600-AG SCIENCE CTR AT CLOVIS

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Ag Science Center Clovis

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (May include evenings and weekends)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Plants, harvests, cultivates and irrigates experimental research plots and research field crops
• Mows, edges and waters lawns, trees and shrubs
• Rakes leaves and removes debris
• Sprays for weeds and insects
• Applies, mixes and measures fertilizers and pesticides to research field crops and experimental research plots
• Operates farm equipment including tractors and harvesters
• Operates large power lawn mowers, edges and hand tools
• Operation of vehicles for hauling debris and transporting supplies
• May perform repairs and/or construction to fences, roads, sheds and buildings
• Cleans shops, sheds and barns
• Feeds, waters and cares for research livestock
• Cleans and sterilizes cages, stalls and feeding equipment

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Education:None; Required Experience:None; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications: 
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Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience with gas powered tools and farm machinery is preferred.

Special Certification/Licensure: 
May travel to other job sites for short periods of time as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.