JOB SUMMARY:
Performs paraprofessional duties related to agricultural research or animal care.
JOB DUTIES:
20% - Fuel Management: Responsible for monitoring fuel levels and oil/lube supplies for research station. Maintain accurate records of consumption and order history. Place orders as needed and coordinate delivery with vendors. 20% - Grounds maintenance: Performs grounds and landscape maintenance of agricultural areas of research station. Operates ditch-bank cutter, backhoe, and other equipment to maintain areas properly. 60% - Crop Research: Assists with experimental projects and revenue crops through field preparation, planting, fertilization, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and data collection.
JOB CODE:
LA15
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Time-Limited (TLP) Staff
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 20% Recognize or inspect visually: 20% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 35% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 15% Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 20% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 20% Walk or move about: 15% Stand for Prolonged Period: 15% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 20%
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mechanical hazards: 20% Chemical hazards: 15% Vibration: 15% Noise: 20% Wet and/or humid: 10% Exposure to dust/fumes: 20% Exposure to heat or cold: 20%
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours:
37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Expected Salary Range
30,000 - 38,000Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:
Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Florence, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 21, 2026
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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