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Research Farm Technician IIUniversity of Kentucky

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Lexington, KY
Job Summary

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job TitleResearch Farm Technician II
Requisition NumberRE53092
Working Title
Department Name81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATION
Work LocationPrinceton, KY
Grade Level40
Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hour
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
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 / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
HS
Deadline to Apply02/13/2026
Our 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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. * Describe your experience working with farm machinery/equipment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * 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
  3. * 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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