NWREC Student Farm Crew Job at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

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  • Oregon State University
  • Corvallis, OR

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
NWREC Student Farm Crew


Appointment Type
Student Employee


Job Location
Aurora


Position Appointment Percent
100


Appointment Basis
12


Pay Method
Hourly


Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month


Pay Date
Last working day of the month


Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)


Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)


Position Summary


This recruitment will be used to fill up to eight Student Technical positions for the OSU-North Willamette Research Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

The North Willamette Research and Extension Center is recruiting students who will assist field, landscape and facilities maintenance.

All positions are located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), Oregon State University in Aurora, Oregon.

Position Duties

  • 100% of duties will consist of mowing, pruning, planting, hoeing or weed pulling, painting and event staging and assist with minor building maintenance/repairs. May be asked to run errands to offsite locations.
  • Employee will also be expected to assist other research programs at NWREC when additional staffing is needed.
  • Research program related duties include berry picking/harvesting crops, weeding, hoeing, digging and mowing.


Minimum Qualifications


Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

  • Perform assigned tasks without close supervision.
  • Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor.
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintain a positive and collegiate attitude.
  • Student employees (but not all employees) may be selected to drive to offsite locations, as needed, at the request of the farm manager. Drivers must be over 18 years old and have successfully completed OSU's required motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000et seq.12


Preferred (Special) Qualifications

  • Experience with tractors (students over 18)


Working Conditions / Work Schedule

  • Work typically begins at 7am most days, with 6am start on our busiest harvest days, and will generally be done by 3:30.
  • Occasionally we ask that students stay longer to finish a task, but work will not exceed 40 hours per week during the summer and 20 hours per week while school is in session.
  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Positions are open from May/June through Aug/Sept depending on school schedules, availability, and harvest schedule.
  • Limited positions may also be available during school breaks throughout the year.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P10800SE


Number of Vacancies
8


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
03/06/2024


Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date
03/01/2024


Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
10/01/2024


Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students


Special Instructions to Applicants


When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Marc Anderson at marc.anderson@oregonstate.edu.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Tags

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