Student Farm Assistant

Position Information

Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .5 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The Student Farm Assistant position assists with grounds, facility, and animal upkeep on the Department of Population Health's Riverbend and Rose Creek farms.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Prior farm, construction, or outdoor work experience. All experience will be considered, regardless of if experience was formal/paid work or informal/volunteer/home work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

May involve tractor use (including driving) and lifting of > 50 pounds. Driving a tractor would be the only potential driving responsibility, not vehicles.

Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No Is driving a requirement of this position?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Wesley Meador Recruitment Contact Email wesley.meador@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have any prior farm, construction, or outdoor work experience? All experience will be considered, regardless of if experience was formal/paid work or informal/volunteer/home work.

• Yes

• No

• Briefly describe your prior farm, construction, or outdoor work experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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