Summer Agricultural Worker - Edisto REC

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Summer employment to assist researchers with ongoing projects at Edisto REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% - Essential

• Assist with data collection of crops in field and greenhouses.

35% - Essential

• Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner.

30% - Essential

• Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Some High School

Work Exp 0+ years

• Agriculture background preferred.

Additional Comments

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

Walk or move about

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

Move, transport, raise or lower

Extends hands or arms in any direction

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold

Wet or humid

Noise

Vibration

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Hourly Rate: $15.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Blackville, SC

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.