Campus Farm Assistant - Temporary

JOB TITLE:

Campus Farm Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Integrated Agriculture and Food Systems

PAY RANGE:

$15.50 per hour

STATUS AND SCHEDULE:

Temporary, to start May 2024 and may work up-to October 31, 2024; part-time, up-to 19 hours per week, may work between Monday and Friday, 8a to 5p; will not work holidays; non-benefit eligible

FLSA:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

CLOSING:

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY:

Supports FVCC's campus farm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists with crop production activities such as planting, weeding, mowing, bed preparation, and crop harvest
• Works as a team member to ensure that crops are harvested and safely prepared for sale and distribution
• Coordinates and performs maintenance of field bindweed research plots
• Assists with application of experimental treatments and data collection in the field bindweed research study
• Communicates with others about daily farm activities and works to troubleshoot production issues
• Performs other duties as assigned to function as a successful member of the Campus Farm
• Reports to the Campus Farm Manager
  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with small-scale farm operations and crop production
• Experience with conducting research and data collection
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to plan ahead
• Ability to read and write and understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions
• Skill and ability in the safe use and operation of a variety of farm equipment, machinery, implements, and tools
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work in a variety of climatic conditions
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public, donors, students, potential students and College community
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and public
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is a Heavy Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.
  
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.fvcc.edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.

(NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.)

EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP: FVCC is not able to sponsor individuals seeking employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION'S, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action organization. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at: https://www.fvcc.edu/about-fvcc/board-of-trustees/fvcc-board-policy

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. I understand that applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [email protected]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, I understand my employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.

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