Farm Assistant II - Carver Farm - Lincoln University of Missouri

Position Summary:

To provide support to the farm staff, researchers, and extension personnel for tasks and activities which take place at the University Farm. Also responsible for maintenance of farm facilities including mowing and maintenance of grounds at the University Farms.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the Farm Superintendent, Farm Managers, Assistant Farm Managers, Researchers, University Extension personnel, Technicians, Casuals employees, and student workers, regarding farm programs, events, and activities.
• Mowing, weed eating, and maintenance of the grounds at the University Farms.
• Clean and coordinate set up of facilities for functions scheduled in the farm facilities.
• Operate farm equipment and assist farm staff, researchers, and extension personnel with preparation of research and demonstration plots.
• Assist farm staff and researchers with handling of livestock at the University Farms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of agriculture.
• Ability to operate farm equipment, mowers, and weed eaters.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time in inclement weather.
• Must have current valid driver's license.
• Chauffer's license preferred but not required.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in extreme environmental conditions.
• This position requires typical physical demands for farm labor such as walking, standing, reaching, stooping, and squatting.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.