Farm Technician - Aquaculture at Kentucky State University

TITLE: Aquatic Farm Technician

DEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

REPORTS TO: Aquaculture Farm Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Aquaculture Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Aquaculture Program/Research Center, in the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources.

This position will assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities such as mowing, general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, light electrical work, harvesting, and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include fertilizing, grounds keeping, and aquatic pesticide and herbicide application. Some weekend work will be required on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (KSU)
• Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center
• Assists in conducting farm activities such as unloading shipments, harvesting, and repair work as needed
• Assist with grounds keeping such as mowing and trimming
• Assist in making repairs and improvements
• Assist with monitoring and weekly checks of safety systems
• Responding to urgent animal care situations, including afterhours
• Maintaining clean and organized research spaces as needed
• Other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Farm activities
• Effective oral and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team
• Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and professionalism are essential

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

OTHER DUTIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Field work may involve extended physical exertion
• Exposure to unusual elements, such as uncomfortable temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises all requiring standard safety procedures. All necessary personal protective equipment will be provided
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs or more

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.