Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Research Farm Technician II Requisition Number RE55008 Working Title Department Name 81270:Research Farms Work Location Versailles, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.61-24.99/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education
HS
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3 yrs
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Physical Requirements
Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds
Shift
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00 pm, 40 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a highly organized, skilled, versatile, and adaptable Research Farm Technician II to join the Research Farms division. The Research Farms provide a dynamic environment for teaching, research, and extension opportunities, serving faculty, staff, and students across the college. This Research Farm Technician II role is a vital part of the team, supporting essential farm operations from maintaining and repairing farm equipment to assisting in various farm operations for support of crop production, and assisting with research projects and facilities as necessary. This position is located at the C. Oran Little Research Center (LRC) in Versailles.
Responsibilities include general farm and facilities maintenance, such as:
Why Join Us?
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:
For more details about the Research Farms division, visit: Research Farms.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 07/21/2026 Our University Community
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