SE, (CHINO VALLEY) Agriculture Field Lab Tech, WS9980

Yavapai College•Chino Valley, AZ

65d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College. The Agriculture Field Lab Tech must have a good knowledge of plants and fish, be able to effectively care for the greenhouse area, and other areas of the campus including the equine arena. They should like working outdoors and be physically fit. They need communication skills in order to interact with students, staff and the public. Knowledge of computerized control systems for maintaining an automated and controlled environment, good communication skills, basic analytical skills, and attention to detail are preferred. Working towards an Agriculture Degree or Certificate is required. Finally, they should be dependable, able to take direction and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

Working towards an Agriculture Degree or Certificate is required.
Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility, applicants must: Have current aid year FAFSA verified and on file at Yavapai College
Be funded for at least 6 credit hours while employed in this position
Be in good financial aid standing at Yavapai College
Have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA
Be receiving their financial aid from Yavapai College
Dependable, able to take direction and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computerized control systems for maintaining an automated and controlled environment
Good communication skills
Basic analytical skills
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
Feed fish on a set schedule
Maintain appropriate water quality, temperature, and clarity in the aquaculture facility
Trouble shoot problems with the facility and communicate your findings
Spray shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
Set-up and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants
Transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
Provide information to students and the public during student work time and tours
Use computers to communicate and find needed supplies
May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to mow, rake and maintain facility