Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum
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Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R19325P Working Title Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum Department CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences About the University of Georgia
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Employee Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.
Advertised Salary 13.25 Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2024 Posting Date 02/22/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Griffin Area EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Field Work – Help with planting, maintaining and harvesting wheat nurseries.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Seed Prep Work – Preparing wheat seed to be replanted.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Greenhouse work – Help with planting, making crosses, and harvesting wheat breeding nursery.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with preparation of lab work for research.
Percentage of time 10
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
Help with the planting and harvesting of the wheat breeding nursery in North and South Georgia. Will also help with the upkeep of six greenhouses and preparing of seed to be replanted in field. Overnight trips and working 8 hours in the heat of the summer. Lift 30lbs.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position
High School graduate. Some college. Some experience working with field crops.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Some experience working with field crops.
Experience with seed cleaning and thrashing machines.
Physical Demands
Standing and working in summer…
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