Posting Number PG194899TM
Position Number 11ASO3409
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Prefer candidate to have interest in vegetable production or horticulture. Most activities are field related. Duties, include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, grafting plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting. Candidate should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually. Candidate must be able to have some flexibility in schedule and willing to perform manual labor daily. Working conditions are very often hot and humid.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is the general range of hours, start and end times will depend on daily travel and tasks to be completed (aim is for 40-45 hours per week, with some overtime expected during the peak season, 50-55 hours). This full time work schedule would begin in earnest in late April or May. We would also like to have some employees start as early as March, part time.
Is Time Limited No
If Yes, Appointment Length
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Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department Horticultural Science
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Field/Lab Assistant
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is general range in hours, start and ending times will depend on daily travel and tasks.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Department Required Skills
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Anticipated Hiring Range Up to $15/hr, depending on experience
Job Open Date 02/12/2025
Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215052
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