Student Assistant - Farm Assistant (Agriculture)
About The Position
This student position assists with the operations and activities of a department or departmental project, program, or function. The Farm Assistant helps prepare soil, plant and care for crops, tend livestock and poultry, operate and maintain farm machinery, apply agricultural treatments, and repair farm structures. Training and instruction will be provided; no direct experience is required. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions. To qualify for student employment, a student must be enrolled in at least six semester hours during the fall or spring semesters. During the summer, the student must be enrolled in at least three semester hours or registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold another position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment while employed as a student assistant.
Requirements
- Meet the minimum education requirements for admission as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
- No direct experience is required; training and instruction will be provided.
- Be enrolled in at least six semester hours during fall or spring semesters, or during summer be enrolled in at least three semester hours or registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
- Understand and follow instructions.
- Safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Have adequate physical condition to perform the duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May not hold another position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment while employed as a student assistant.
Responsibilities
- Prepare soil for planting using hand tools and farm machinery.
- Plant, cultivate, and harvest crops.
- Feed, water, and monitor the health of livestock and poultry.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to crops and fields.
- Repair fences, outbuildings, and other farm structures.
- Assist with the delivery and nurturing of livestock and poultry.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
