New Mexico State University

Human Resources - Classified Postings

Posting #: 2008005388
Date Posted: July 15, 2008
Department: NMSU Agricultural Science Center - Artesia 7/15/08
Position Title: Farm Ranch Laborer II Req#2008005388 RePost Open Until Filled
Deadline: July 29, 2008   5:00 PM
Status: Regular Full Time
FTE: 100%
Salary:
Grade:4
Hourly:$9.11
Annual:
A classified employment application must be on file in order to schedule a typing test.
Typing tests will be given by appointment only (additional information on the typing test is
available in the NMSU Office of Human Resources).
Qualifications: NO TYPING TEST REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

POSITION LOCATION: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CENTER, ARTESIA, NM.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED FUNDING.

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ONE WITHIN SIX MONTHS.

DAYS/HOURS WORKED: MON-FRI, 7AM-3:30PM; FLEXIBLE HOURS. THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION WITH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate, one (1) year of general farm/ranch work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of principles and practices in one or more agricultural areas such as farm crops and/or farm machinery.

Examples of Duties: JOB DESCRIPTION:
Operates and trains to operate farm tractors or other mechanized equipment and implements used in plowing, disking, planting, cultivating and harvesting of farm crops; may participate and assist professional staff in research programs in various agricultural areas; may supervise small work crews; may keep simple records of field research projects; operates, maintains and makes field or shop repairs on complex farm/ranch machinery such as self-propelled combines, field cultivators, granular pesticide applicators and other similar types of farm/ranch machinery; cuts ditches for irrigation, building borders, maintaining outlets and gates; maintenance of fences, sheds and other farm buildings and facilities; may assist in the care and feeding of livestock, may clean barns, pens other areas; perform related work as assigned.

BENEFITS OFFERED:
Group medical insurance, group life insurance, State educational retirement, worker’s compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation.

Reply to: Apply Online at:
http://hr.nmsu.edu/employment/

Reply to:
Lupe Carrasco
Superindendent, ASC Artesia
67 E. Four Dinkus Rd.
Artesia, NM 88210

Telephone: (505) 748-1228
To obtain an
application:
Human Resources
Hadley Hall Room 14
New Mexico State University
Box 30001 Dept 5273
Las Cruces, NM 88003
(505) 646-2805

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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