[University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Research Assistant III (Farm)] Please see official job posting, create an account and apply at our online hiring portal https://jobs.uri.edu
Posting Details
| Posting Number | SF01245 |
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| Job Title | Research Assistant III (Farm) |
| Position Number | 106894 |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc |
| Pay Grade Level | 5 |
| Pay Grade Range | $36,525 - $52,840 |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited |
| Department | Plant Sciences & Entomology |
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| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
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| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | Yes |
| Extension Contingency Notes | This is a full time calendar year position limited to March 25, 2023 with anticipated renewal. |
| Job Description Summary | BASIC FUNCTION: |
Assist in the oversight and management of URI’s Greenhouse Cost Center, Botanical Gardens, Agronomy, Turf, and East Farms. Work with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable use of these facilities for research, teaching, public outreach and education.|
|Duties and Responsibilities|ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that all equipment, facilities, fields, and grounds are in good condition consistent with established safety standards and with use of the greenhouse, garden, and farms as sites for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Supervise and/or train students, staff, and volunteers assigned to perform tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouse, farms and garden.
As directed by the Farm Manager, maintain inventory, parts, etc. necessary for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance. Undertake minor repair and annual maintenance of farm equipment as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in supervisory duties related to research, teaching, public education or outreach as assigned.
Apply pesticides and biological control agents as required to maintain optimal plant health.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, database management software, spreadsheet software, greenhouse electronics and systems, irrigation systems, tractors, implements, and tools. RI Pesticide Applicator’s License. Valid driver’s license.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.|
|Required Qualifications|REQUIRED:
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Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture/horticultural related field.
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Minimum three years of experience in farm management or horticulture production.
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Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
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Demonstrated supervisory experience.
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Must have a RI Pesticide Applicator’s License.
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Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.|
|Preferred Qualifications||
|Environmental Conditions|This position is frequently exposed to ambient environmental conditions. Must be willing to work outside and with pesticides.|
|Posting Date|02/17/2022|
|Closing Date|03/09/2022|