Seasonal Agriculture Worker

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Seasonal Agriculture Worker

Posting Number: 26TM0039

Department:
Blueberry - Cranberry

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions.

We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agriculture Worker for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position is needed to assist in setting up experimental field plots in cranberry bogs and blueberry fields, as well as various types of specialty crops. The position will aid in data collection and data entry of field experiments throughout the growing season.

• Performs jobs such as weed ratings, fresh/dry weights of plant biomass, and harvest of different crops.
• Assists in greenhouse plant maintenance such as daily watering, pruning, and fertilizing plants.
• Aids in using and maintaining new technologies in the weed science department.
• Assists graduate students with projects or field work.

Nonexempt

$15.92 - $20.00 hourly

• 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

Full Time

40

Day

This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.

People Soft

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.

• A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

• Knowledge of proper procedures and methods for field and laboratory experiments.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a group setting.

• Ability to work outdoors in the heat.
• This position is located in Chatsworth, NJ.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.