Intermittent Worker

Position Function:

Assists professors and/or students with research and/or projects.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade: UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

THIS JOB IS LOCATED AT THE BROWN LOAM EXPERIMENT STATION AT 1676 BROWN LOAM ROAD; RAYMOND, MS 39154.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

May 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists professors and/or students with research and/or projects.
Operates farm equipment.
Performs general maintenance on buildings and grounds to include fences, gates, feed troughs, etc.
May prepare field for crops, maintains farm and pastureland for production.
Mows grass, weeds, paints, and cleans as directed.
Assists with farm animals.
May assist with land preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of agronomic crops.
May assist with cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma
Experience: None
Licenses: Must have valid driver’s license

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Submit application and any requested documents online. All applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu and attach provide the complete contact information for at least three references.

Screening Date:

April 26, 2024, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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