Research Farm Technician II

Overview Job Title: Research Farm Technician II Requisition Number: RE53092 Department Name: 81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATION Work Location: Princeton, KY Grade Level: 40 Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour Type of Position: Staff Position Time Status: Full-Time Required Education: HS Required Related Experience: 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification: None Physical Requirements: Requires lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (37.5 hours a week), occasional overtime required. Deadline to Apply: 02/13/2026 Responsibilities Job Summary: Located 210 miles west of Lexington in Princeton, Kentucky, the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, UK Research and Education Center seeks a Research Farm Technician II. The person in this position provides support to faculty and staff for research and extension programs and also performs other duties and tasks related to the operation, maintenance and repair of the facilities, farm, and grounds. Qualifications Required Education: HS Required Related Experience: 3 yrs Preferred Education/Experience: HS Required License/Registration/Certification: None Other Information Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr