Hazelnut Research Farm Labor (Student)

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is for five (5) part-time Student Technical Assistant positions within the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). The role involves performing a range of tasks, from light to heavy, including equipment operation, grounds maintenance, assisting with data collection, sample processing, and other horticulture-related activities. The work will primarily take place at the research farm, located three miles from the main OSU campus, with occasional work in the on-campus lab and greenhouses.

Requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (High School student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term).
Reliable – shows up to work on time every day.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to stand, kneel, bend, and lift up to 25-50lbs.
Interest and knowledge in horticulture, plant breeding, agriculture crop science, forestry or plant sciences.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to apply accuracy and attention to details in all tasks.
Must successfully complete and maintain appropriate farm, lab and greenhouse safety training and certifications.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lab, greenhouse and or agricultural field work.
Experience with power tools such as chainsaws, drills and weed eaters.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Responsibilities

Harvest hazelnuts by hand on an individual tree basis.
Move bags of nuts to and from the dryer, sort, and record data.
Perform plot maintenance, including hand watering, brush removal, and sucker removal using hand and power tools.
Dig and plant trees.
Move sawdust.
Propagate trees.
Harvest nuts and seeds.
Successfully complete and maintain appropriate farm, lab, and greenhouse safety training and certifications.
Assist with seed planting, transplanting, labeling, and staking trees.
Assist with irrigation.
Move potted plant material from one location to another.
Perform lab work, including washing dishes, labeling sample tubes, and refilling supplies.
Enter data using Excel and other MS Office programs.
Develop career-readiness skills in communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and professionalism.