FWS Fall 2025, Horticulture CSA Farm Tech - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-26
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

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Job TitleFWS Fall 2025, Horticulture CSA Farm TechRequisition NumberDU13846Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location4321 Emmert Far Ln Lexington, KY, 40514Salary Range$15.00 - $16.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Shift
Weekday hours can start as early as 7:30 am. Our workdays end at 4:00 pm on Thursday,. We work in rotation until 7:00 pm.

Job Summary
As a crewmember on the CSA project, you will assist in all aspects of the daily farm operation, as directed by the CSA Manager. The job requires an excellent work ethic, ability to work well with a team, and strong communication skills. Specific tasks may include:
•Field preparation, propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvest that may require heavy lifting
•Rotate with other staff members in delivery of the share to campus or in staffing the farm pick-up.
•Participate, as needed, in farm activities not directly related to the CSA (research projects, facilities management, tours, etc.) This job will be on-site at the Horticulture Research Farm’s Organic Farming Unit, located 4 miles from main campus. Candidate must provide own transportation. Workers primarily work outside.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Willing to work outside, rain or shine.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Horticultural experience.
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. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
    • Yes
    • No

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