Seasonal Staff Positions (North Platte, NE; Temporary)

Seasonal Staff Positions (North Platte, NE; Temporary) Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. Position Information Working Title: Seasonal Staff Positions (North Platte, NE; Temporary) Department: West Central Research, Extension and Education Center-0944 Requisition Number: S_260154 Posting Open Date: 03/02/2026 Posting Close Date: 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Description of Work The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center (WCREEC) in North Platte, NE seeks motivated individuals to fill temporary seasonal roles in a variety of positions, including: Groundskeeping Performing basic outdoor grounds maintenance and landscaping duties. Facilities maintenance and custodial Performing basic building or facility maintenance tasks such as painting, cleaning indoor or outdoor areas, repairing fences. Farm/Crops Research Assistant Perform basic crop management tasks including planting, weeding, data collection. Livestock Research Assistant Perform basic livestock management tasks including feeding, watering, cleaning pens. Must be at least 18 years of age. Full- and part-time positions available. Applications are continuously reviewed. Within the UNL system, these positions are categorized as Temporary Office/Service Hourly positions. Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Temporary employees appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE ) or greater. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include the following: health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See Minimum Required Qualifications Ability to follow oral and written instructions. All UNL employees must be at least 16 years of age. Many positions require that staff be at least 18 years of age, due to the duties of the position. Many positions require a pre-employment physical and/or valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria. Preferred Qualifications Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: Yes Physical Required: Yes Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes Posted Salary: Varies by position How to Apply Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you at least 16 years of age? Yes No * Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No * Do you have a valid driver's license? YES NO * What type of work are you interested in performing? (select all that apply) Groundskeeping Facilities maintenance and custodial Crop Research Assistant Livestock Research Assistant * Please describe any paid or unpaid experience you have working in your indicated area of interest (groundskeeping, facilities, crops, livestock). (Open Ended Question) * Are you interested in full-time temporary positions? Yes No * Are you interested in part-time temporary positions? Yes No * If you are interested in part-time temporary positions, please indicate the days and hours you would be available to work. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr