Farm Technician

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Farm Technician 

DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Program 

REPORTS TO: Farm Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months 

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD 

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time  

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Animal Science Program, the Horticulture Program, the Organic Research Program, the Entomology/Biological Conservation Program, the Environmental Science Program, and the Soil Science Program in the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Sciences at Kentucky State University (KSU). 

 

This position will assist in conducting farm activities such as planting, irrigating, harvesting and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include planting, harvesting, taking data, fertilizing, mowing, grounds keeping and pesticide spraying. This position will also assist in the care and maintenance of the Environment Education and Research Center in Henry County. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

• Provide support at the KSU farm for the Animal Science Program, the Horticulture Program, the Organic Research Program, the Entomology/Biological Conservation Program, the Environmental Science Program, and the Soil Science Program in the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment at Kentucky State University (KSU).
• Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm.
• Assists in conducting farm activities such as planting, irrigating, harvesting and mixing experimental feed according to formulas.
• Assist with grounds keeping such as mowing and weed eating weekly
• Assist with maintenance and events at the Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families.
• Collect, enter, and analyze statistical data.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 

• Knowledge of Agricultural crops and Animal Science.
• Knowledge of experimental design.
• Effective oral and writing skills.
• Supervisory ability. 
• Computer literacy. 
• Proficiency in relevant statistical programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team effort is required.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and ability to work independently are essential.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

 

• Field research involves extended physical exertion.