Student Worker - Farm Hand, Main Station Field Lab

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a student worker for The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. The Nevada Agriculture Experiment Station is seeking a ranch/farm hand at our Main Station Field Lab. The student must be a motivated self-starter with initiative, have the ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment. Student will be expected to go full-time during school breaks.

Responsibilites

• Animal Husbandry 

• Veterinary care 

• Pasture rotations  

• Assisting with research projects 

• Weed control

• Fence building

• General ranch maintenance

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be students of the University of Nevada, Reno and must maintain a 2.0 GPA 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate leadership and strong work ethic. Candidates must have a valid driver's license. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in the agricultural sector are encouraged to apply. 

Schedule

20 hours/weekly 

Compensation Grade

Student Employee, Level 1

$14.00/per hour

Department Information

The Experiment Station is the research unit of the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. It maintains a network of field stations throughout the state, providing researchers different environments where they can experiment on a larger scale while supporting the needs of the nearby communities.

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