Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number PG194899TM Position Number 11ASO3409 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties Prefer candidate to have interest in vegetable production or horticulture.
Most activities are field related.
Duties, include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, grafting plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting.
Candidate should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually.
Candidate must be able to have some flexibility in schedule and willing to perform manual labor daily.
Working conditions are very often hot and humid.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is the general range of hours, start and end times will depend on daily travel and tasks to be completed (aim is for 40-45 hours per week, with some overtime expected during the peak season, 50-55 hours).
This full time work schedule would begin in earnest in late April or May.
We would also like to have some employees start as early as March, part time.
Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Department Information Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department Horticultural Science System Information Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Field/Lab Assistant
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is general range in hours, start and ending times will depend on daily travel and tasks.
Other Work/Responsibilities
n/a Minimum Experience/Education
n/a Department Required Skills
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on a routine basis. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
At least 1-2 years of college education with a background in vegetable/agricultural production or individuals with a major or degree in horticulture/agriculture science or allied discipline.Field research experience or farming background is a plus Required License or Certification
Valid Driver’s License Valid NC Driver's License required?
Yes Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range Up to $15/hr, depending on experience Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 02/12/2025