Farm Hand; Ithaca, NE

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Working Title Farm Hand (Ithaca, NE)

Department Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center-9750

Requisition Number S_260806

Posting Open Date 10/06/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center ( ENREEC ) in Ithaca, Nebraska is a leading hub for agricultural research, education, and innovation. Spanning nearly 9,700 acres of row crops and pasture and home to over 6,000 research and teaching animals, ENREEC plays a vital role in advancing modern farming. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

Farm Operations is responsible for approximately 3,000 acres of row crop production that supports large scale research and provides forage and feed stuffs to the animal science units located on the facility.

As a Farm Hand, you will:

• Operate tractors to transport supplies and harvested crops.
• Maintain facility grounds and roadsides.
• Perform routine farm equipment maintenance and repair.
• Perform field activities associated with irrigated and dry-land crop production.
• Perform other duties as assigned and dictated by the needs of the facility.

This position requires irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Within the UNL system this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace
. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in agriculture. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of basic agronomic principles used in the production of forage crops.
• Knowledge and ability to operate and adjust agriculture field equipment in addition to basic equipment maintenance and repairs.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
• Physical Required
• Physical Required Yes
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
• Criminal History Background Check Required
• Criminal…