Farmer 2 | IAREC (Prosser, WA)

Washington State University • Prosser, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) has been conducting research in Prosser for over 100 years. Located north of the City of Prosser, IAREC focuses on agricultural research benefiting the many crops grown in the Yakima Valley and across the state. As part of the Farm Crew, the Farmer 2 will assist with farm duties at WSU research locations, primarily in Prosser. Duties will include on farm assistance, such as ground preparation, irrigation, and crop planting and harvesting, under the direction of researchers, the assistant farm manager and the farm manager. This position often assists with grounds maintenance, such as mowing, snow removal and road maintenance, and basic equipment maintenance and repair. When needed, assistance with general building maintenance, including minor repairs and custodial services, may be required. This position works most often outdoors in variable conditions. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent. This position is overtime eligible. This a , 9-month cyclic appointment, working March through November each year.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to operate, repair and maintain farm and other related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Work experience at a research farm

Responsibilities

• on farm assistance, such as ground preparation, irrigation, and crop planting and harvesting
• grounds maintenance, such as mowing, snow removal and road maintenance
• basic equipment maintenance and repair
• general building maintenance, including minor repairs and custodial services

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees