Oregon State University

Job Title Student Irrigation and Soil Technician Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Ontario Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill 2 summer Student Irrigation and Soil Technician positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) for OSU Malheur Experiment Station in Ontario, OR.

The student irrigation and soil technician performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and farm operations. Malheur Experiment Station will be conducting several different research projects related to soil fertility and irrigation management of row crops during the summer growing season.

This position is located in Ontario, OR.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Professionalism.

Position Duties

• Soil, plant and water sample collection and analysis
• Plant biomass collection
• Field scouting for weeds and pests
• Data entry in excel and other programs
• Setting up and connecting irrigation systems
• Helping to set up small plot research
• Driving university vehicles to fields
• Training will be provided for required skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors
• Attention to detail

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Number P12923SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2026 Posting Date 03/10/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/30/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Udayakumar Sekaran at udayakumar.sekaran@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval