Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia; Freehold

Position Details

Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia (Freehold)

Posting Number: 26TM0059

Department:
Adelphia Research Farm

Salary: $18 - $25.00 per hour

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Position Status:
Full Time

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Daily

Work Shift:

Day

Work Arrangement:
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation:
People Soft

Terms of Appointment:
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia (Freehold) for the Adelphia Research Farm. This position reports to and takes direction from the Research Farm Manager or Field Researcher III. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Maintains turfgrass research areas and other research experiments on the farm.
• Assists in the maintenance and repairing of all research farm facilities including, but not limited to, turf research and farm equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of the research farm for field days, educational programs or public programs that are held at the facility.
• Performs additional research farm duties as directed.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Minimum

Education and Experience:

High school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.

Certifications/Licenses: A valid driver's license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently once trained in farm operations and conscientiously complete all assigned work.
• Involves experience with/or will train successful applicant in the operation of tillage and/or professional mowing equipment, as well as executing fertilization and irrigation applications as requested by the research project leaders.

Equipment Utilized: Turf and/or farm equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to work in hot, humid and dusty conditions and lift 50 pounds.

Special

Conditions:

• Work week schedule is typically 7:30 a.m./8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m./4:30 p.m.
• Work location is at the Rutgers University Plant Science Research & Extension Farm in Freehold, NJ.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Clean Driving Record.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Posting Open Date: 02/17/2026

Posting Close Date: 08/17/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Regional Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus:
Off Campus

City:
Adelphia (Freehold)

State: NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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