Research Farm Technician II - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-09
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleResearch Farm Technician IIRequisition NumberRE51244Working TitleDepartment Name81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATIONWork LocationPrinceton, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Drivers’s License
Physical Requirements
Requires lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (37.5 hours a week), occasional overtime required.
Job Summary
Located 210 miles west of Lexington in Princeton, Kentucky, the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, UK Research and Education Center seeks a Research Farm Technician II. The person in this position provides support to faculty and staff for research and extension programs and also performs other duties and tasks related to the operation, maintenance and repair of the facilities, farm, and grounds.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
HS
Deadline to Apply09/08/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have CDL License, or are you willing and able to get a CDL License?
    • Yes, I have a CDL License
    • Yes, I am willing and able to get my CDL License
    • No, I do not have a CDL License and am not willing/able to get a CDL License.
  2. * Describe your experience working with farm machinery/equipment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * The position requires the ability to climb ladders and work at heights above 4 feet. Can you meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What heavy machinery have you operated (tractors, mixer wagons, etc.) and how proficient are you in operating the equipment?

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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