Seasonal Staff Positions (North Platte, NE; Temporary)

Position Information

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


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

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.

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

• Eighth grade education required.
• 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.
No


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.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact


Kari Eidenmueller, View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Category (old)
Office/Service


Job Type
Full-Time Temporary


Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
North Platte, NE


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
Yes


If Temporary, indicate end date
Will be determined by unit needs.


Planned Hire Date:
As soon as possible.


Appointment End Date