University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Seasonal Staff Positions (North Platte, NE; Temporary)

Department West Central Research, Extension and Education Center-0944

Requisition Number S_250069

Posting Open Date 01/29/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 

Posting Close Date 12/31/2025

Open Until Filled No

Description of Work 

The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte, NE seeks motivated individuals to fill temporary seasonal roles in a variety of positions, including:

Groundskeeping

• Performing basic outdoor grounds maintenance and landscaping duties.

Facilities maintenance and custodial

• Performing basic building or facility maintenance tasks such as painting, cleaning indoor or outdoor areas, repairing fences.

Farm/Crops Research Assistant

• Perform basic crop management tasks including planting, weeding, data collection.

Livestock Research Assistant

• Perform basic livestock management tasks including feeding, watering, cleaning pens.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Full- and part-time positions available. Within the UNL system, these positions are categorized as Temporary Office/Service Hourly positions.

Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Temporary employees appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE) or greater. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include the following: health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. 

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

• Minimum Required Qualifications
• Eighth grade education required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• All UNL employees must be at least 16 years of age.
• Many positions require that staff be at least 18 years of age, due to the duties of the position.
• Many positions require a pre-employment physical and/or valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Preferred Qualifications 

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary Varies by position

How to Apply 

Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact 

Kari Eidenmueller,kari.eidenmueller@unl.edu

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type Full-Time Temporary

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) May require evenings and weekends.

Work Location (City, State) North Platte, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

If Temporary, indicate end date Will be determined by unit needs.

Planned Hire Date: As soon as possible.

Appointment End Date

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