USU Panguitch Research Farm Maintenance Employee

Overview

Join our team at the USU Panguitch Research Farm as a Maintenance Employee, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep and functionality of our research facilities. In this part-time position, you'll dedicate 20 hours per week to various tasks aimed at maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency of the farm.

Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance:

• Water, mow, and maintain yard to ensure a neat and tidy appearance.

Livestock Management:

• Assist in fixing fences and relocating cattle as needed to maintain security and optimal pasture rotation.

Vegetation Control:

• Dispose of and spray weeds to prevent overgrowth and maintain the health of the landscape.

Horticultural Support:

• Conduct watering of research plots and orchard areas to support plant growth and study objectives.

Agricultural Assistance:

• Aid in planting and ongoing maintenance of demonstration and research plots to facilitate data collection and experimentation.

General Maintenance:

• Undertake various maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure the overall functionality and aesthetics of the property.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age 
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials 
• Must have experience using small equipment and with lawn maintenance.
• Must be available to water and perform other tasks at a specified time.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

ADA

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and re