Farm Technician - Aquaculture at InsideHigherEd

TITLE: Aquatic Farm TechnicianDEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic SciencesREPORTS TO: Aquaculture Farm ManagerCLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 monthsEFFECTIVE DATE: TBDSTANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per weekLOCATION: On-Site-Main CampusEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Aquaculture Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Aquaculture Program/Research Center, in the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. This position will assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities such as mowing, general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, light electrical work, harvesting, and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include fertilizing, grounds keeping, and aquatic pesticide and herbicide application. Some weekend work will be required on an as needed basis. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (KSU)Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Aquaculture Research CenterAssists in conducting farm activities such as unloading shipments, harvesting, and repair work as neededAssist with grounds keeping such as mowing and trimmingAssist in making repairs and improvementsAssist with monitoring and weekly checks of safety systemsResponding to urgent animal care situations, including afterhoursMaintaining clean and organized research spaces as neededOther related duties as required  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Knowledge of Farm activitiesEffective oral and writing skillsAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a teamInitiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and professionalism are essential SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  OTHER DUTIES: Other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma WORKING CONDITIONS: Field work may involve extended physical exertionExposure to unusual elements, such as uncomfortable temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises all requiring standard safety procedures. All necessary personal protective equipment will be providedAbility to lift up to 50lbs or more  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaInternal candidates are encouraged to apply.  KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.