University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$15.83 - $25.30
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Research Farm Technician III |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53302 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 81270:Research Farms |
| Work Location | Versailles, KY |
| Grade Level | 41 |
| Salary Range | $15.83-25.30/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. |
| Shift | Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm, 40 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime. |
| Job Summary | Serving Central Kentucky Farms, The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment seeks a Research Farm Technician III for the Little Research Center located in Woodford County. The Research Farm Tech provides daily hands-on implementation and leadership for assigned tasks related to research farm operations and provides supervision to farm staff in the absence of the superintendent and/or manager. Duties will encompass both administrative and physically taxing tasks. Tasks include all aspects of crop production, harvest and storage, research support, chemical applications, records and data collection. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Commercial Driver's License preferred. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | - Bachelors degree preferred or experience - Pesticide applicator's certification - Class A CDL |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/25/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a valid Kentucky Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your amount of experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe your experience with farm operations.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How many years of experience do you have safely operating and providing routine maintenance for farm equipment?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Do you have experience operating and maintaining field equipment (i.e. tractors, planters, combines, and spray equipment)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have or will you be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License?
- Yes
- No
- * Which best represents your computer skills?
- Basic - ability to use email and internet
- Intermediate - ability to use multiple computer programs including microsoft office products as well as basic skills listed above
- Advanced - ability to manipulate documents and spreadsheets, create spreadsheets as well as basic and intermediate skills listed above
- * Are you comfortable learning different types of software systems, and do you have a good understanding of Microsoft Office?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your level of training, experience, and competency that you have using computer systems.
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
- * The essential functions of this position will require you to work at various height levels, in confined spaces, push, pull, or lift objects over 50 lbs. and occasionally work in extreme weather/temperature conditions. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License), or are you eligible and willing to obtain a CDL within your first year of employment?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI282487534
Job ID: 82622856