Summer Field Technician

Posting Number

G/R01660P

Summer Field Technician

CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

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Employee

05/13/2019

03/22/2019

Yes

Athens Area

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• Summer fieldwork (95%)
• Greenhouse work (5%)

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

Non-Exempt

1.000

This position will be responsible for performing routine fieldwork in crop research fields in the summer to care for various species of plants, chiefly corn, in order to keep them healthy. The major responsibility early in the season will be weeding, while data collection will dominate later in the season.

See knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies section

• Care of plants in greenhouse and/or field conditions (Both is ideal; if only one, field conditions are preferred)
• Able to work both alone and in teams
• Good communication skills
• Good organization skills
• Knowledge of plant growth conditions, nutrient requirements, etc.

Work in extreme heat. Moderate lifting, up to 50 lbs. Travel to check on remote research plots at other locations.

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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.

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