Farm Technician - Aquaculture

Job description

TITLE: Aquatic Farm Technician DEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences REPORTS TO: Aquaculture Farm Manager: CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months: EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD: STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week LOCATION : On-Site-Main Campus: EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time: EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt: JOB SUMMARY: The Farm Technician will report to the KSU Aquaculture Farm Manager and will serve as a support person for the Aquaculture Program/Research Center, in the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. This position will assist in maintaining Aquaculture Research Center activities such as mowing, general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, light electrical work, harvesting, and assisting in the care of animals. Duties also include fertilizing, grounds keeping, and aquatic pesticide and herbicide application. Some weekend work will be required on an as needed basis. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Provide facilities support at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (KSU) - Assists in the management of operations at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center - Assists in conducting farm activities such as...